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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

11 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

11 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…

11 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

11 months ago