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 […]