Blog of the UG-LSU
The recent political atmosphere in Ghana was clouded with a philosophical and constitutional issue about whether certain actions of the Akuffo Addo Government, impliedly postulates a picture of Ghana as a religious state, or otherwise. The debate this time around, did not have its ends in the microphones of radio stations, instead, it was settled […]
Too late for accolades I was once like you Living and breathing Eating and sleeping Till death called me To a sleep from which I Would never wake up Luring me with a tune So sweet and mesmerizing That I had to follow her I remember you The many times you ignored me The […]
Ghana is known to have a dual system of governance. They are, the traditional constitutional system, existing at custom and the modern constitutional democracy found in the 1992 Constitution. The traditional constitutional system evolved around the institution of chieftaincy. This it still does. The modern constitutional system of Ghana on the other hand was imported […]
Think twice, think thrice High heel clad foot A pair of sunglasses Perched demurely on her forehead The latest Brazilian weave Spotting a position of honor On top of her head And billowing in the breeze She walks with her head held high Knowing that she is the centre of attraction She ignores anyone she […]
The issue of interest is paramount in any activity engaged in by any rational being. Thus, per the naturalistic theory of utility, a person acts so long as that act furthers his happiness or well-being. It then follows out rightly that per the utilitarian position, the birth and evolution of international law as an intentional […]
In the article below I seek to discuss the offense of rape and it’s shortcoming in limiting rape to an offence against only females. For the benefit of my audience, I will begin with a definition of rape under Section 98 of the Criminal Code 1960, Act 29. Rape is defined here as carnal knowledge […]
Oh me I know a lot of things oo. A lawyer must always be abreast with things. I have an Instagram account. I even know about the Kardashians. This was the only time I heard the name “Kardashians” in a law class and it happened to be a Torts class with Kwame Gyan (Esq). Ordinarily, […]
Section 2(1) of the Law Student’s Depression Act, 1959 (Act 001) provides that a person enrolled in a course of study, either full-time or part-time, leading to the award of a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree, is highly probable to be depressed or experiencing severe bouts of depression. Sub-section (2) goes further to state that […]
The older women bustled around as if preparing for a wedding. I sat on a mat watching them. My grandmother hobbled over. ‘I am proud of you my child! I went through what you are about to go through. Your mother went through it as well. It really saved us from temptation. You will be […]
The theme for the law week alone kept me expectant. “The Legal Profession in Ghana; a Tool for Saving Ghana’s Posterity from Transcending Corruption”. Almost all law students treasure this particular week of the entire academic year. You have no idea! And yes, this was the only time we got a […]