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Judiciary
Ghanaian courts have acted with increased autonomy under the 1992 constitution, but are still subject to governmental influence, especially in media-related cases.
Judicial System
The civil law in force in Ghana is based on the Common Law, doctrines of equity and general statutes which were in force in England in 1874, as modified by subsequent Ordinances. Ghanaian customary law is, however, the basis of most personal, domestic and contractual relationships. Criminal Law is based on the Criminal Procedure Code, 1960, derived from English Criminal Law, and since amended. The Superior Court of Judicature comprises a Supreme Court, a Court of Appeal, a High Court and a Regional Tribunal. Inferior Courts include Circuit Courts, Circuit Tribunals, Community Tribunals and such other Courts as may be designated by law.
The Supreme Court
Consists of the Chief Justice and not fewer than nine other Justices. It is the final court of appeal in Ghana and has jurisdiction in matters relating to enforcement or interpretation of the Constitution.....Read More
High Courts
Fast Track Courts
have also been established to speed up court trials and overhaul justice delivery in the country.
Director of Public Prosecutions
Mr Osafo Sampong
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