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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Legal Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Lawyer Changing the Game in Legal apparel

Despite her run in the law, Claudia ventured into the world of fashion, and has succeeded in combining legal practice with her passion for fashion.

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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…

Pupillage Without Borders for Ghana’s New Lawyers

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

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

A prosecutor should not conclude a plea agreement unless he…

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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What Lawyers are reading

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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Natural Justice: The two Limbs and Space Between

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

Supreme Court @150: Full Keynote Address

Societies existed long before formal legal systems, and from the beginning of…

Full Speech: Justice Yaw Appau at the Official Launch of the Supreme Court @150 Anniversary Celebration

This occasion marks not merely the passage of time, but a significant…

Case of the Week: HFC Bank (Ghana) Limited v. Jacob Abeka

If you overdraw your bank account to fund a business project, and…

Case of the week: Guy Nee Whang vrs Vanderpuye Manison

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

Must Read Judgement

Read the Full Judgment in the Case of Republic vrs Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi)

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…

Read the full Judgement in the case of Adrianus A.K.V vrs Clara Naadu Nartey & 1 Anor

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