Courts at a Standstill: Judicial Secretary Pleads With JUSAG to End Strike as Justice System Feels the Strain
The Judicial Service has urged JUSAG members to suspend their strike and return to work while salary negotiations with government continue.
Ghana Prisons Council launches push for legal aid scheme to help inmates access appeals
Prison authorities explore partnership with lawyers to assist inmates navigating court processes and appeals.
Obuasi School Sex Scandal Exposes Leadership Failures, Activist Warns
Civil society leader Fatimatu Abubakar criticises state's sluggish response to alleged sexual assault at Obuasi Secondary Technical School.
Sexual abuse must go to police, not elders – Ghana needs stronger protections, says tourism chief
Deputy CEO Felicity Nelson urges end to traditional settlements in sexual abuse cases, citing alarming UNICEF data on abuse rates.
The Language Barrier: How Legal Jargon Keeps Ordinary Ghanaians From Understanding Justice
Complex legal terminology in Ghanaian courts leaves ordinary citizens confused, even after verdicts are delivered.
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Ghana's ADR sector needs urgent skills boost, says centre chairman
Board chairman calls for stronger professional capacity in alternative dispute resolution to reduce court backlogs and deliver justice faster.
Legal Aid Commission reaches out to Sekondi inmates ahead of 2026 Legal Aid Week
The Legal Aid Commission has engaged inmates at Sekondi Central Prison, educating them on legal rights, court procedures, and access to justice.
Ghana's murder crisis: from university campuses to police barracks, a nation grappling with rising violent crime
A disturbing surge in murder cases across Ghana raises urgent questions about public safety, security failures and the state's ability to protect citizens.
Ghana's Chief Justice Links Judicial Independence to Accountability and Officer Welfare
Ghana's top judge argues judicial independence requires both strong welfare support and clear accountability measures for the justice system.
After Year-Long Shutdown, Kwame Danso Police Station Reopens: Community Vows to Prevent Repeat Violence
Kwame Danso District Police Station reopens after nearly a year of closure following December 2025 mob violence, restoring formal justice system to community.
Mahama warns court delays are denying justice to ordinary Ghanaians
President Mahama urges judiciary reforms to tackle prolonged cases, adjournments and slow judgments undermining public confidence.
Ghana's justice system choked by frivolous appeals, says former Chief Justice Akuffo
Ex-Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo warns that unnecessary interlocutory appeals are clogging Ghana's Supreme Court and delaying justice for litigants.