Legal Resources

Case of the Week: Martin Kpebu v Attorney General

This decision reaffirmed the cherished  principle of judicial discretion in bail matters, ensuring that courts have the authority to assess bail…

4 months ago

Proprietary Estoppel And Adverse Possession: a Struggle Between Fairness And Legalised Theft

It is apparent from the proprietary estoppel cases that the courts apply fairness and adopt a very broad discretion in…

4 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Weaponising Non-Cooperation: The USA’s Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (H.R. 23) and its Assault on International Criminal Justice

State cooperation is essential for the ICC's effectiveness. Without the support of states, the ICC cannot access evidence, secure the…

1 month ago

Case of the Week: Hemans v. Cofie

This case strongly condemns police interference in civil disputes, reaffirming that law enforcement has no role in debt collection.

4 weeks ago

Contracts Made by the Courts

“The rights and duties with which jurisprudence busies itself again are nothing but prophecies...” 233 Monday Essay MARCH1Download

2 months ago

Case Of The Week: Theophilus Donkor v. The Attorney General

This decision has significant implications for governance and presidential transitions in Ghana. It affirms the President's authority over political appointments…

4 weeks ago

Party Constitutionalisation and Constitutionalism: Towards a State-Regulated Financing of Political Parties in Ghana’s Fourth Republic

The purpose of the Constitution was not only to grant power, but to keep it from getting out of hand.…

1 month ago

A Living Organism Capable of Growth: A Random Thought on Moments of Change

The 1992 Constitution is therefore the sum total of our hopes, disappointments, experiences and expectations as a nation. If we…

1 month ago

How Adjournments Work in Ghanaian Courts

The trial court had proceeded in the absence of the counsel of the appellant as the court decided that the…

4 months ago