Every criminal law practitioner, whether prosecuting or defending, may have heard this statement: “Appeals are filed at the registry of the court below”. This may be true for criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal[1] and the Supreme Court.[2] But is this the case for substantive criminal appeals from the Circuit and District Courts to the High … Continue reading Filing Criminal Appeals
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Part 1: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
A few days ago, an American friend mentioned that she can never be a prosecutor because of the danger of convicting an innocent person. I explained to her that in the common law system, with its specific criminal justice arrangement, there are ways to ensure that innocent persons are set free. Prosecutors have the capacity … Continue reading Part 1: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
Legal Traditions of the World and Ghana’s Legal Heritage
I was inspired to publish this simple piece because I caught myself repeatedly telling my international colleagues that Ghana is a common law country. This is a popular misconception because of our colonial heritage, because in actual fact, Ghana practices a mixed legal system. Let me explain:Law is not only a system of rules but … Continue reading Legal Traditions of the World and Ghana’s Legal Heritage
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