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Fidelity to the Law or to the Public: Patricia Asieduwaa v The Republic, A Test Case for Judicial Independence in Ghana
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Fidelity to the Law or to the Public: Patricia Asieduwaa v The Republic, A Test Case for Judicial Independence in Ghana

By Albert Gyamfi Esq.

This article argues that judicial independence requires unwavering fidelity to the law rather than public sentiment, especially in high-profile criminal cases. It defends the appellate reduction of Pa...

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The Intricacies of Hearsay Evidence: A Legal Conundrum

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The article critiques the complex application of the hearsay rule in Ghanaian law despite statutory reforms under the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323). It argues that the trial judge in the Opuni case misapplied the law by relying on an inapplicable precedent, thereby causing injustice.

By Derick Adu-Gyamfi Nov 03, 2025
Presumption of Innocence Undermined: How Ghana’s 2018 Criminal Disclosure Regime Violates The Rights To Silence And Innocence; A Case For A Two-Phased Case Management Regime in Criminal Trials

Presumption of Innocence Undermined: How Ghana’s 2018 Criminal Disclosure Regime Violates The Rights To Silence And Innocence; A Case For A Two-Phased Case Management Regime in Criminal Trials

This article argues that Ghana’s 2018 Criminal Disclosure and Case Management Practice Directions, though aimed at efficiency, fundamentally undermine the presumption of innocence and the right to silence by compelling premature defence disclosure. It proposes a constitutionally compliant two-phase disclosure regime that restores adversarial balance while still addressing trial delays in Ghana.

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Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework

Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework

This article argues that while Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 is comprehensive, effective land governance depends on recognizing and integrating a wider set of related laws. Justice Alexander Osei Tutu examines over 30 enactments that, although not land-specific, play crucial roles in land use, rights, litigation, and administration.

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The Land Act: A Model For Integration Of Customary Law Into A Modern Legislation

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Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 exemplifies a landmark effort to integrate customary law into modern statutory land governance by codifying indigenous principles, promoting fiduciary accountability, and ensuring legal recognition of customary interests. Despite its innovative framework, the Act faces notable implementation and constitutional challenges that require critical legislative review.

By Justice Alexander Osei Tutu Dec 14, 2025
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