Opinion

Reflections on Professional Legal Education in Ghana: An Essay in Honour of Bernard Joao Da Rocha

In early 2019, I accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of the Da Rocha Institute for Excellence in…

6 days ago

The Intricacies of Hearsay Evidence: A Legal Conundrum

Section 118 involves a radical reform of the law of hearsay evidence, which has previously been one of the most…

6 days ago

A Legal Turning Point: Section 115 of the Land Act 2020 Departs from the Essilfie v. Tetteh Case Precedent

The Land Act, Act 1036, represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s land administration and management. It was enacted to consolidate…

2 months ago

The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana: a Superior Court Justice reflects

Over the years there has been a phenomenal increase in reported cases of alleged medical negligence in Ghana. Most of…

3 months ago

Accuser, Judge And Executioner: How Ghana’s Superior Courts Breach ‘Nemo Judex In Causa Sua’ In Contempt Adjudications

ABSTRACT The rule, nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be a judge in their own cause), stands as…

3 months ago

Guarding the Guardians: The Battle Over Ghana’s Supreme Court And The Quest For Justice

Critics argue that the absence of a ceiling on the number of justices allows a sitting President to shape the…

2 months ago

The Death of Pope Francis and the Canonical Law of Papal Succession: A Ghanaian Legal Reflection

It must be stated without ambiguity that neither Ghana, nor Africa, nor any sovereign nation or region can lawfully lobby…

2 months ago

Have we Reaped the Whirlwind?

In the end, the independence of the Judiciary and other constitutional institutions needs a safe berth for the waters are…

6 months ago

Separation of Powers and Judicial Oversight: A Supreme Court Analysis in the case of Ghana Bar Association v Attorney General (ABBAN CASE).

The Ghana Bar Association v Attorney-General serves as a pivotal moment in Ghana's constitutional jurisprudence, particularly in clarifying the boundaries…

7 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…

2 months ago