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In Ghana, though, the Judiciary has a much different role in preserving human rights. The Superior Courts have the duty of preserving the Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms as is clearly outlined in the constitution that includes preserving equality for all genders, skin colors, origins, beliefs, and religions. [ 9 ]
The Supreme Court of Ghana is the highest judicial body in Ghana. [1] Ghana's 1992 constitution guarantees the independence and separation of the Judiciary from the Legislative and the Executive arms of government. [2] The Supreme Court of Ghana has the final say on legal matters and can overturn lower court decisions.
Chief Justice of Ghana. Died in office. 32 1989: Patrick Victor Osei-Hwere: Appeal Court Judge: 19 October 1992 [48] 33 20 February 1990 [49] [50] G. E. K. Aikins: Attorney General of Ghana: 2 September 1998 [51] 34 1990: Edward Wiredu [52] Appeals Court Judge: 2003: Chief Justice of Ghana 2001–2003 35 19 November 1991 [53] Joyce Bamford-Addo ...
The chief justice is appointed by the president of Ghana in consultation with the Council of State of Ghana and with the approval of the Parliament of Ghana. [9] A person qualified to be the chief justice of Ghana must be of a high moral character and have proven integrity and must have been a lawyer for at least fifteen years to have been eligible for appointment to the Supreme Court in the ...
The structure and the power of the judiciary are independent of the two other branches of government. The Judiciary of Ghana is responsible for interpreting, applying and enforcing the laws of Ghana, and exists to settle legal conflicts fairly and in a more competent way. [23] The Supreme Court of Ghana has broad powers of judicial review. It ...
According to the Section 11 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPc), a Court of Judicial Magistrate of First Class may be established by the State Government in consultation with the High Court of the respective state at such places in the district and in any number by a notification.
Judiciary of Ghana; 0–9. 2015 Ghana Judiciary scandal; A. Appeals Court of Ghana; C. Chief Justice of Ghana; F. Fast Track High Court; G. Ghanaian juvenile justice ...
Edward Kwame Wiredu JSC (c. 1936 – 31 January 2008) was the Chief Justice of Ghana between 2001 and 2003. [1] He was the tenth since Ghana became an independent nation. He is noted for introducing the Fast Track High Courts in Ghana as well as Alternate Dispute Resolution and the Judicial Institute.