Ghana's Parliament confirms all three Supreme Court nominees despite Minority walkout
Parliament has approved all three nominees for Ghana's Supreme Court bench, with opposition from NDC lawmakers.
New Supreme Court Justice Pledges Independence from Political Influence
Justice Edward Amoako Asante assures Parliament he will decide cases on law and facts alone, not political pressure.
Supreme Court Judge Appointments: Forson Junior Backs Removal of Judicial Cap
Leading legal figure advocates for unlimited Supreme Court judge appointments, igniting debate on Ghana's judicial structure and capacity.
Ghana's Supreme Court Nominee Signals Willingness to Overturn Precedent When Justified
Justice Bernasko Essah tells Parliament she believes the apex court can depart from previous rulings when circumstances warrant it.
Public Tribunals Are Constitutional, Says Supreme Court Nominee Forson
Anthony Forson Jnr defends establishment of public tribunals, citing Ghana's 1992 Constitution during Parliamentary vetting.
Parliament's Minority blocks fast-track vetting of three Supreme Court nominees
Opposition MPs demand delay in appointing additional justices, arguing there is no urgent vacancy to justify the rushed three-day timeline.
Supreme Court Ruling on Vacation Court Trials Sparks Legal Debate Over Lawyer Rights and Judicial Practice
A Ghana Supreme Court decision allowing criminal trials during legal vacation has drawn criticism from legal scholars over its treatment of lawyers' constitutional rights and established Bar conventions.
Ghana's Legal Vacation Debate: Can Justice Wait Until September?
A constitutional clash emerges over whether courts should halt criminal trials during August's legal vacation, raising questions about fairness and judicial power.
Supreme Court allows selective case hearings during legal vacation despite equality concerns
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed an MP's bid to stop priority criminal trials during the legal vacation, but acknowledged differential treatment of cases.
Supreme Court rejects Oppong Nkrumah's challenge to judicial operations during legal vacation
The Ofoase Ayirebi MP's attempt to halt judges from hearing criminal cases during the legal break has been dismissed by the apex court.
Oppong Nkrumah eyes Supreme Court review after injunction dismissal on legal vacation trials
The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP hints at seeking review after court rejects bid to halt criminal trials during August-September legal vacation.
Supreme Court to decide fate of judges sitting during legal vacation
Ghana's Supreme Court rules today on whether criminal trials can proceed during legal vacation when lawyers are unavailable.