By Reginald Nii Odoi
MONDAY ESSAY: Empowering Justice Through Education: Why Better Legal Education Matters
The legal profession is increasingly and arguably becoming the “national profession”. If our society is not meeting our expectations or…
MONDAY ESSAY: The Lawyer Glut: Causes, Consequences And Solutions To A Growing Concern
Admittedly, there may be real problems with legal education, however, the crucial issue should be the quality of that education…
Defending The State, Upholding The Public Trust: The Unwavering Duty Of The State Lawyer
With the authority to represent, defend and enforce the legal interests of the state and the public, state attorneys manage…
Sealing Of Probate And Letters Of Administration From Other Countries
Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.
Litigating International Investment Disputes: Enforcement Of Investor-State Awards
The development of the doctrine of international arbitration, considered from the standpoint of its ultimate benefits to the human race,…
Management Of Appeals & Expeditious Dismissal Of Frivolous Appeals By The Supreme Court
Appeals are not about retrying the facts, but about ensuring that the law was applied correctly and that justice was…
Statutory Arbitration vrs Party Autonomy: The Imperative Of Party Consent In Arbitral Proceedings
There is no doubt that arbitration has become a widely accepted method of resolving all manner of disputes across the…
Defending The Constitution: Delimiting The Boundaries Of The Right To Civil Resistance In The Face Of Treason
The state in which the provisions of the Constitution namely Article 3 is in contributes to the blurry lines. With…
Public Spaces, Private Lives: Reconciling Privacy Rights with Freedom of Expression In The Context Of Photography
Instantaneous photographs and newspaper enterprises have invaded the sacred precincts of private and domestic life; and numerous mechanical devices threaten…
Aiding The Hands of Justice: Building A Stronger Bench With Career Judicial Assistants
Undoubtedly, the legal system in Ghana continues to evolve with an ever-increasing desire by many to play a role in…
Separateness but Interdependence: Analysing Separation of Powers in Light of Political Questions Within The 1992 Constitutional Framework
The doctrine of separation of powers, which operates within our 4th Republican constitutional set up, not only promotes efficiency in…
We The People of Ghana Versus We The Party: A Constitutional Conundrum
The Government, state institutions and even all vehicles of political authority (whether or not in power) are mandated to ensure a perfect…
The Duty To Resign: Promoting Accountability In Government Through Constitutional Adherence
Arguably, and for those who are football enthusiasts, it would be realised that football managers and coaches in more developed…
Filling The Void: A Proposal For Constitutional Reform On Vice Presidential Vacancies In Ghana
The constitution, however, is silent on what should happen where the Vice-President is unable to perform the functions of that…
If More, Less Divides: A Case For The Constitutional Requirement Of Parliamentary Representation In Ghana’s Ministerial Appointments
By leveraging existing parliamentary structures and personnel, the government can optimize resources allocation and streamline governance. This arrangement fosters a…
