About Criminal Law Blog Ghana

Criminal Law Blog Ghana is an independent online platform dedicated to criminal law and criminal justice in Ghana. It provides accessible legal commentary, case analysis, practical resources, and discussions on developments and reform within Ghana’s criminal justice system.

The platform was founded by Selasi Kuwornu, a Ghanaian prosecutor. What began as a personal space for writing and reflection on criminal law has grown into a platform that also welcomes contributions from legal practitioners, judicial officers, academics, researchers, and others working within or studying the criminal justice system.

Our Purpose

Criminal Law Blog Ghana seeks to make criminal law and criminal justice more accessible while creating a space for informed discussion of the law, its practice, and its development. The platform publishes formal articles, practical explainers, case commentary, guest contributions, and educational resources. It also maintains resources including a searchable criminal case repository and criminal lawyers directory. Whether you are a legal practitioner, student, researcher, policymaker, or simply interested in Ghana’s criminal justice system, Criminal Law Blog Ghana aims to provide useful and accessible information on the law and the institutions through which it operates.

Founder & Editor

Selasi Kuwornu is a Ghanaian prosecutor, writer, and Ph.D. researcher in criminal justice at Florida International University. Her professional experience spans criminal litigation and international cooperation in criminal matters, and her research interests include prosecution, criminal justice reform, and transnational crime.

She founded Criminal Law Blog Ghana as a space for accessible discussion of criminal law and practice in Ghana and serves as its Editor. Read earlier articles written by her on Ghana Law Hub where she served as an Editor. Connect with her on LinkedIn!

Editorial Independence and Disclaimer

Criminal Law Blog Ghana is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or an official publication of the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, Florida International University, or any other institution with which its founder, editor, or contributors may be affiliated.

Articles and other commentary published on the platform represent the views of their respective authors unless expressly stated otherwise. The views expressed by contributors should not be attributed to Criminal Law Blog Ghana, its editor, or any institution with which an author is affiliated.

Content published on Criminal Law Blog Ghana is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.