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Time will tell whether this legislation will be a masterstroke in the evolution of legal education and practice in Ghana…
Case of the Week: The Republic v. Zainab Mohammed Ali
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CASE OF THE WEEK: Republic v. District Court Grade 1, Korle-Gonno, Ex Parte Ampomah
Can a coroner lawfully hold an inquest where the cause of death has already been medically certified? In Ghana, a coroner (usually a District Magistrate) investigates sudden or unexplained deaths…
Lawyers and Co Empowers Young Lawyers at its second valuable Session-See the Highlights
Lawyers and Co, a prominent legal networking group, hosted another valuable session for young lawyers in Accra on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. The event, which aimed to equip attendees with…
Deal or No Deal? Navigating Ghana’s Plea-Bargaining System
A prosecutor should not conclude a plea agreement unless he…
Two Hats, One Head & The Weight of Responsibility: The Office of the Attorney-General
Firm and resolute must be his (her) demeanour, and above…
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…
233 Legal Hosts Victoria Barth on Unwinding Series
For many young lawyers, she was their passionate teacher of Legal Ethics and Advocacy at the Ghana School of Law.
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GBA’S Push back, Green peace verdict and AG’S Sudden reversal
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it is worth noting that a defendant in an action for breach…
The Kpandai Election decision, Supreme Court’s Foray into Geopolitics and Other Legal News
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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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