Legal Systems

Notes

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Resources
Introduction to Sources of Law

Provides a high level introduction to the sources of law. Includes discussion of constitution, legislation, common law and equity, customary law etc

The 1992 Constitution as a Source of Ghanaian Law

This note, using the provisions in Article 11(1) of the constitution, discusses the constitution as the supreme source of Ghanaian law

Enactments of Parliament as a Source of Ghanaian Law

The Parliament of Ghana is recognized as a source of Ghanaian law in Article 11(1)(b) of the 1992 constitution.

Subsidiary Legislation as a Source of Ghanaian Law

Discusses four types of subsidiary legislation in Ghana. This type of legislation is recognized as law under article 11 of Ghana's constitution.

Existing Laws as a Source of Ghanaian Law

In article 11(1)(d) of the 1992 Constitution, the Existing Law is recognized as a source of Ghanaian law.

Other Sources of Ghanaian Law

Discusses the common law in Ghana, customary law in Ghana, and Islamic law as a form of customary law

Civil Procedure in Ghana

A discussion of civil procedure: how to initiate civil proceedings, high court rules, ...

Introduction to the Administration of Justice

Discusses the Judiciary in Ghana, jurisdiction, functions of the courts, removal of Justices of the Superior Courts (Articles 125, 126, 146)

Administration of Justice: The Supreme Court of Ghana

This note discusses the history, composition, and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

Administration of Justice: Court of Appeal

This note discusses the Court of Appeal in Ghana in terms of composition and jurisdiction.

Administration of Justice: The High Court in Ghana

This note discusses the High Court of Ghana in terms of composition and jurisdiction.

Introduction to Criminal Procedure in Ghana

This note serves as an introduction for the next three notes. Includes power of prosecution, ways of initiating criminal proceedings, key principles of the criminal procedure in Ghana.

Bail in Ghana

This note is part of the broader note on criminal procedure in Ghana and discusses the various provisions concerning bail in Ghana

Trial in Ghana

Trial is a central aspect of the criminal procedure. This note discusses the trial of criminal offences in Ghana. Includes arraignment, conduct of trials, types of trials, pleas and types,

Punishment in Ghana

As part of the criminal procedure, offenders must be punished. This note discusses imprisonment, death, fine, probation, reparation as forms of punishment.

Rights of the Accused in Ghana

This note, using the provisions in Article 19 of Ghana's constitution, discusses the rights accused persons have in a criminal trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ghana

Not every time "let's go to court". Sometimes, legal disputes are settled out of court.