1 week ago GBA defends invitation of England and Wales Bar Council to 2025 Conference

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has clarified that the participation of the Bar Council of England and Wales in its upcoming 2025 Annual Conference in Wa is not unusual and should not be misconstrued.

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2 w. ago When did the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Bar Council of England and Wales suddenly develop interest in Ghana’s judiciary?

The joint statement issued by the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) calling for the “immediate and without delay” reinstatement of Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, is not only presumptuous but a blatant affront to the sovereignty of the Republic of Ghana. While international legal bodies are welcome to share opinions or offer support to member countries, it is unacceptable indeed, insulting for them to attempt to dictate terms to a sovereign nation and its elected leadership. Their language is arrogant, their tone is condescending, and their interference is unwarranted.

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2 w. ago PUSAG rejects UK Bar’s call for Chief Justice’s reinstatement

The Private Universities Students' Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has publicly rebuked a joint call from the Bar Council of England & Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) to reinstate the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.

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2 w. ago Ghana Attorney General Defends Chief Justice Suspension Amid International Pressure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/Ghana’s Attorney General has firmly rejected calls from international legal bodies to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo, insisting her suspension will stand until a judicial misconduct inquiry concludes. The position follows a joint appeal by the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), which argued the suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/

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2 w. ago International Legal Bodies Question Suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have jointly raised “serious concern” over the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning the move risks undermining judicial independence. In an August 14 statement, the groups emphasized that an impartial judiciary forms the bedrock of any rule-of-law society and noted Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-bodies-question-suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice/

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2 w. ago AG rejects demands by Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers to reinstate suspended CJ Torkonoo

The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly rebuffed a joint statement from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) criticising the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Attorney General stated that the suspension is fully compliant with the Constitution of Ghana and will not be lifted […]

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2 w. ago Bar Council of England and Wales, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

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2 w. ago Bar Council, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

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