Oswald K. Azumah* ABSTRACT A default in repaying loan entitles the lender to an action against the borrower. This everyday rule is reinforced when the loan is secured. In this circumstance, the lender is entitled not just to an action to recover the debt but may be entitled to other…
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IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN THE HORN OF AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA AND SOMALIA
MWANGOLO SHAIBU KOMBO ABSTRACT Climate change is a critical environmental justice issue that impacts both the mental and physical health of individuals, as well as access to essential resources such as food, air, shelter, and clean water. This is especially true for displaced persons living in camps, where their liberty…
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NOLLE PROSEQUI IN GHANA: NAVIGATING THE TENSION BETWEEN JUSTICE AND PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION
MICHAEL AGBOZO[1] ABSTRACT This article delves into the complex and contentious issue of Nolle Prosequi in Ghana, where the Attorney General’s discretion to discontinue criminal proceedings raises concerns about justice, accountability, and the rule of law. The article examines the legal framework governing Nolle Prosequi, including the Constitution and relevant…
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HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF THE SOURCES OF LAW AS ENSHRINED IN THE 1992 CONSTITUTION: A CRITICAL LOOK AT ARTICLE 11
CHRISTOPHER AMOASI[1] ABSTRACT Ghana is considered one of the most peaceful countries in the Sub-Saharan region. On Ghana’s journey to peace, she has been marred with political turmoil and social unrests. This nation has evolved from parliamentary supremacy, where the constitution did not create any legal obligations enforceable by a…
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COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS GRANTED LIBRARIES IN GHANA: AN EXPOSITION OF SECTION 21 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 2005 (ACT 690)
ANITA NATEKIE NARTEY ESQ* ABSTRACT Libraries are of utmost importance in our society. Its impact causes a ripple effect across generations and therefore a needed resource in our communities. However, in light of benefitting from the resources of the library, there is the need to consider the interests of the…
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Compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment: A review of Ghana’s criminal law in the case of Daniel Ayareba v Attorney General
BY: Oswald K. Azumah* ABSTRACT A person charged with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty and no person shall be made to suffer punishment unless they have committed a crime. These are salient principles of criminal law. Based on these, criminal law developed to grant compensation to…