Introduction: Filing a petition to the Attorney-General (AG) is a formal way for individuals or organizations involved in criminal matters to request legal action or intervention. Many readers may not know how to structure such a petition, what information to include, or how to present it professionally. To make this process easier, we have created … Continue reading Template for Petitions to the Attorney-General in Criminal Cases
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Free e-book: Children and the Criminal Justice System in Ghana
Recent incidents of violence in some high schools across Ghana have renewed public concern about how young people come into contact with the law. These events highlight the urgent need for accessible education on juvenile justice and practical guidance for schools, parents and communities. Criminal Law Blog Ghana is therefore excited to announce the release … Continue reading Free e-book: Children and the Criminal Justice System in Ghana
Modern Justice? A Legal Analysis of the Attorney-General’s Policy to Explain Reasons for Terminating High Profile Criminal Trials
By: Derrick Ackah-Nyamike, Esq. and Selasi Kuwornu, Esq. Introduction An essential aspect of Criminal Justice is the power to commence and to terminate criminal proceedings in court. Like several other jurisdictions, in Ghana all criminal matters are commenced at the instance of the Attorney-General (A-G). Article 88(3) of the Constitution, 1992 provides that the power to initiate and … Continue reading Modern Justice? A Legal Analysis of the Attorney-General’s Policy to Explain Reasons for Terminating High Profile Criminal Trials
Criminal Justice Special Spotlight: Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam
The Honourable Judge with a heart of gold, a gavel and a pen: a real life titanium hero. About Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam: Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam stands out as a stalwart of Ghana’s judiciary and an inspiring voice in legal scholarship and personal resilience. She is a judge serving her country … Continue reading Criminal Justice Special Spotlight: Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Criminal Justice Spotlight: Reduce Recidivism Ghana
Supporting reintegration, restoring dignity About Reduce Recidivism Ghana: The Reduce Recidivism Project Ghana is a nonprofit initiative focused on supporting the successful reintegration of ex-offenders into society, a crucial but often neglected aspect of criminal justice reform. Founded by Tracy Frimpong in January 2025, the project supports the reformation and reintegration of juveniles in correctional centers … Continue reading Criminal Justice Spotlight: Reduce Recidivism Ghana
Part 2: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
This is part two of a two-part series on prosecutorial safeguards of suspects' innocence. In the first part of this post, I explained how the criminal justice system is structured to allow prosecutors to safeguard the innocence of suspects. I looked at two stages of the criminal process: arrest, end of investigations and first arraignment. Prosecutorial … Continue reading Part 2: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
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 Position of Independent Witnesses in Ghana
The right to fair trial is a fundamental human right recognized in all democracies and entrenched in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. A key component of fair trial is the right against self-incrimination. This principle is applied in two situations: during interrogation by the police and in the course of a trial. In the former scenario, … Continue reading Legal Position of Independent Witnesses in Ghana
Application for Bail on Medical Grounds in Ghana
There have been several bail applications I have dealt with where averments in the supporting affidavit have been centered on the ill health of the accused person or convict. Some have gone further to attach medical reports proving the alleged condition. These applications are mostly granted although the reasons given in the rulings are not … Continue reading Application for Bail on Medical Grounds in Ghana
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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