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In the case of RICHARD BANOUSIN V THE REPUBLIC ( J3 2 of 2014) [2014] GHSSC 10 (18 March 2014) the supreme court expressed itself thus: This conclusion by the Court of Appeal is indeed very surprising in view of the fact that, learned Chief State Attorney, had invited the Court of Appeal to consider applying section […]
January 7 is to commemorate the birth of the 1992 constitution so why the 1954 and 1960 constitutions? Acquah JSC (as he then was) in Republic v Tommy Thompson (no.2) [1996-97] SCGLR 484 at p 502 in describing the constitution opined “…a national constitution is a reflection of that nation’s history and the embodiment and the noble aspirations of its framers”. What this […]
In this article, I would put forward my views on the overbearing issue of whether or not a victim of unlawful imprisonment must be cognizant of the restraint, as a pre- requisite for suing under the tort of false imprisonment. This piece will then advocate for the adoption of the approach that better secures the […]
Digitisation is the natural ‘mystique blowing in the air.’ Technology is changing our lives fast. Anywhere you look, many manual activities have been or are being automated. The era of super intelligent computers are upon us and it is preposterous to resist the evolution.For our economy, how we spend and what we spend on have […]
INTRODUCTIONAlmost every educated Ghanaian must have used the phrase “age is just a number” to downplay the weight of age in our daily lives. We do this when young people achieve great feats, or to disregard age difference between amorous couples.But is age always just a number? Like those inscribed on jerseys of athletes? Does […]
“It is just a painting” they said. But I knew the story behind that piece of art. After all, it was mine. Hidden behind the setting sun, was my tearstained face. Under that coconut tree, was me, squatting on the hill Looking beyond the horizon as my never-ending tears continued to glide down my rough […]
Your first gentle cry lit up a room, and mama, although unsure of her world with you, clad and cradled you delicately in her arms. When you are that young, your innocence is as pure as snow, your soul is joyful, unscathed, and your witty smile, enchanting. Very soon, you’re thirteen and aware. Society preys […]
In this write up, I seek to examine some prominent cases of land law, the principles of land law expounded in these cases as well as the constitutional provisions in the 1992 Constitution which guarantee the rights and interests in land. Reference will also be made, where necessary, to the Lands Act, 2019. I begin […]
They say curiosity killed the cat Yet without it what will be the catch? The drive to uncover what has been covered To see what lies beneath the pot of the coven What is life without a little mystery? Even if finding out will lead to misery As soon as we uncover the mystery It […]
Success as we know does not come by accident. In order for you to become successful in any area or field, you have to be knowledgeable in that area or field. Same can be said for “financial independence.” Financial independence can be achieved when you are first, financially literate. Most generation “Zers” (Gen Zers) erroneously […]