The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, seeking the nullification of a High Court decision to dismiss his defamation suit against the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene-Agyapong. In a 3-2 majority decision, a five-member panel of the apex court presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice […]
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Supreme Court throws out injunction against anti-LGBTQ bill
The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application which sought to stop the Speaker of Parliament from allowing a bill that criminalises LGBTQ to proceed in Parliament. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, a nine-member panel of the apex court, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, held that the applicant failed to […]
Quayson applies for review of daily hearing of criminal case against him
The perjury and forgery trial against James Gyakye Quayson will be heard on day-to-day basis beginning today June 20, 2023, the High Court in Accra. Quayson however on Monday applied for a review of the court ruling for the case to be heard on daily basis. Charges It is the case of the prosecution that […]
Supreme Court overturns $16m judgment against Ghana Telecom
The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by Ghana Telecommunications Company against a $16 million judgment by the Swedru High Court in a land dispute with Ogyeedom Obranu Kwasi Atta IV, Chief of Gomoa Afransie, in 2017. In 2020, the Court of Appeal in Cape Coast affirmed the High Court judgment. But in a short […]
NDC Minority caucus throws support for Gertrude Torkornoo’s nomination as Chief Justice
The minority caucus on the Appointment Committee of Parliament has thrown in their support for the nomination of Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo as the Chief Justice. According to the Minority, they will not withhold the approval of the Chief Justice nominee, At a press conference in Accra on Tuesday [June 6, 2023], spokesperson, […]
Cannabis [Wee] law in Ghana – Supreme Court dismisses review application
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review application challenging its decision to struck out a law that allowed the cultivation of cannabis [wee] for medicinal and industrial purposes. In a 5-4 majority decision Wednesday [May 24, 2023], the court held that the review application filed by the Attorney-General (A-G) did not satisfy the criteria for […]
James Quayson’s reaction to Supreme Court directive kicking him out of Parliament
Following the Supreme Court’s declaration that James Gyakye Quayson’s election as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North in the Central Region was unconstitutional and the subsequent order to Parliament to expunge his name Parliament, the embattled man has reacted. In a statement issued Wednesday evening, James Gyakye Quayson wrote that he remains committed […]
Involve workers in formulation of workplace regulations — Chief Justice nominee Torkornoo
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has urged corporate entities to involve employees in the formulation of regulations that govern the workplace. That, she said, would motivate voluntary compliance at workplaces and help employees to contribute to higher productivity. Delivering a paper at a public lecture ahead of this year’s International Labour Day […]
Parliament was not transparent in passing Narcotics Control Commission Act – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court says Parliament did not act transparently in the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Act. Specific reference is made to portions of the law (Section 43) which permitted the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The court on July 27 declared this provision unconstitutional. The full decision of the highest […]
Court dismisses Quayson’s application, sets July 12 for trial
The High Court hearing the criminal case against the restrained Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has dismissed an application seeking to strike out three charges against the accused. Mr Quayson is in court on five counts of deceit of a public officer, forgery of passport or travel certificate, knowingly making […]
Supreme Court adjourns Gyakye Quayson’s review application to May 17
The Supreme Court has adjourned James Gyakye Quayson’s review application, asking the Court to reconsider its order preventing him from discharging his duties as a Member of Parliament. The apex court, on Wednesday, April 13, in a 5-2 majority ruling, stopped Mr Quayson from holding himself out as Assin North MP, saying it had a […]
Supreme Court to hear Minority’s suit against E-levy implementation today
The Supreme Court will today, May 4, hear the application brought before it by three Minority MPs against the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). The MPs filed the suit on Tuesday, April 19, following the bill’s passage by the Majority Caucus on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, despite a walkout by the Minority Caucus. […]