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NDC calls out Supreme Court for bias in scheduling of political cases

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has voiced concerns regarding the scheduling of political cases by the Chief Justice. In a press release issued by the NDC today, March 27, 2024, they expressed apprehension over certain decisions made by the Supreme Court, alleging “palpable bias” in the arrangement of cases with political ramifications. These concerns arise […]

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Police prosecutors cannot prosecute cases exceeding GH¢500k – CJ notifies judges

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has issued a directive to all judges regarding the handling of cases by police prosecutors. This directive is in response to a letter from the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, which stated that police prosecutors are now limited to prosecuting cases with a monetary value not exceeding GH¢500,000. The Attorney-General’s letter

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Sentence Chief Justice, 2 others to prison for contempt – Lawyer to Supreme Court

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The Chief Justice (CJ) together with the Judicial Secretary and the Legal Council (GLC) have been dragged to the Supreme Court for Contempt. The action filed by Kwame Aning Gyeabour, a private legal practitioner was concerning a Circular said to have been issued by the GLC to all Courts not to grant him an audience.

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Lawyer sues Chief Justice, GLC over circular to courts not to grant him audience

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Private legal practitioner Kwame Aning Fosu-Gyeabour has filed a lawsuit against the General Legal Council, Chief Justice, and the Judicial Secretary in response to a circular instructing all courts not to grant him an audience. Initiating the lawsuit on February 22, Mr. Fosu-Gyeabour alleges that the defendants acted unlawfully in issuing the said circular. In

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Embrace competence, diligence, and integrity to boost the confidence of the public in the judiciary- CJ

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Accra, Feb. 15, GNA-Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has asked the Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG) to embrace competence, diligence, and integrity to boost the confidence of the public in the judiciary. “If we as an arm of government, we in the Judicial Service and Judiciary, are to boost the confidence of the public in this institution, we must embrace competence, diligence and

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Include dress code in legal ethics for law students- Chief Justice

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Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has supported the incorporation of the study of legal ethics in the curriculum of law faculties. She said the initiative would promote the culture of appropriate discipline for the legal profession. “I am aware that there is brisk consideration for the incorporation of the study of legal ethics within the curriculum

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Chief Justice leads Judicial Service to support Alternative Housing Project for flood victims

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Battor (V/R), Feb. 02, GNA – Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has led a team from the Judicial Service to donate 1,000 bags of cement to support the Safe Alternative Housing Project for victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. The housing project was initiated by Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament

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“Let no one feel discouraged to use the law-” Chief Justice to Judges

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The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has urged judges to uphold the principles of the law entrusted to them and conduct their duties with integrity and impartiality. That, she said, would encourage people to resort to the courts for redress. She said the court must be a beacon of hope for those seeking redress

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