Stay of Execution in Criminal Proceedings: Can the State Stay the Release of an Acquitted Person?

By parity of reasoning, there can be no stay of execution of a judgment which has set aside a conviction…

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Case of the Week: Madam Randi Lartey, Samuel Nii Otoo Ankrah and Mrs Agnes Esi Ankrah v. Yaw Aboah Djin and Justiny Company Limited

This case, decided by the Supreme Court of Ghana, answered both questions- and delivered a hard lesson on why a proper search at the Lands Commission, done before you buy,…

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The trouble with washing your dirty linen in public

Businesses primarily focus on generating profits. To safeguard against potential losses, it is crucial for them to have some flexibility

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Read the full Judgment: Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu vrs The Republic

A three-member panel of the court of appeal unanimously allowed Sedinam Tamakloe's appeal, quashed her convictions and acquitted and discharged her.

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Case of the week: Francis Osei-Bonsu v. Attorney General

The Attorney General, in an unusual but commendable move, conceded that the provisions in question were unconstitutional.

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Deal or No Deal? Navigating Ghana’s Plea-Bargaining System

A prosecutor should not conclude a plea agreement unless he…

Pupillage Without Borders for Ghana’s New Lawyers

The Chief Justice's advice is timely and commendable as Ghana's…

President Mahama forms new Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has today established a new Constitutional…

Two Hats, One Head & The Weight of Responsibility: The Office of the Attorney-General

Firm and resolute must be his (her) demeanour, and above…

Who is Ralph Poku-Adusei?

However, there is one significant case that needs some special mention as  he successfully represented the Plaintiff therein, even more…

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4 recommended legal books

For lawyers and law students, the lesson from this book is that every case is unique thus, the notion of settled authorities ought to be…

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GBA’S Push back, Green peace verdict and AG’S Sudden reversal

Last week the Ghana Bar Association issued a press statement addressing concerns…

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The Kpandai Election decision, Supreme Court’s Foray into Geopolitics and Other Legal News

 After the Supreme Court ruling, Hutchison’s unit said it reserved the right…

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A Boost for the Circuit Court Bench, a Lawyer in Trouble and Other Legal news

The plaintiffs are seeking monetary damages and changes to the design of…

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Read the full Judgment: Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu vrs The Republic

A three-member panel of the court of appeal unanimously allowed Sedinam Tamakloe's…

Case of the week: Guy Nee Whang vrs Vanderpuye Manison

What must a person seeking to prove a disputed Will establish where…

Natural Justice: The two Limbs and Space Between

 Natural Justice – its real function – is to ensure that a fair procedure…

MONDAY ESSAY: The Court That Waits: Ripeness And The Path To The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Ghana has been clear, as part of its…

Case of the Week: Republic v. Bernard Antwi Boasiako @ Wontumi & 2 Others

Can the holder of a mining lease lawfully permit another person to…

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On the 20th July, 2026, the High court presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Audrey…

Case of the Week: Laverne Carranza Naa Okailey Shooter v. Intercom Programming & Manufacturing co. Ltd

This case concerned the unauthorised use of the image of a former Miss Ghana winner…

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This is an appeal against a judgment of the Court of Appeal dated 17 November,…