Provisions relating to a company and its officers 3. The directive principles of state policy 34 1 the directive principles of state policy contained in this chapter shall guide all. Here is some general information about you new host country the flag the coat of arms the national anthem maps data on ghana introduction geography climate people education history ghanas presidents government and political conditions economy foreign relations links the flag of ghana. Special thanks to the achrwp subcommittee on marital rape for the very helpful comments on earlier drafts of.
Supremacy of the constitution 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican democratic government since independence in 1957. Section 92application of act to civil servant serving abroad. The evolution of ghana law since independence william burnett haivey introduction on march 6, 1957, the british gold coast achieved independence in circumstances that apparently offered a bright future for sovereign, independent ghana.
And if so what is it for and answered by a verified immigration lawyer. In the united states of america usa, for example, they operate side by side and reinforce each other. Acts of ghana first republic criminal code, 1960 act 29 consolidated up to 1999. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Danquah memorial lectures series 35, march 2002 reflections on the constitution, law and development 4 justiciable but that the supreme court was generally competent to declare legislative or executive acts null and void if they violated the constitution, particularly, if they invaded fundamental rights and freedoms. Ascertain from the people of ghana their views on the operation of the 1992 fourth republican constitution and, in particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the constitution. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament there were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Section 9particulars to be given on request every person who occupies any office or shop to which this act applies shall, if so requested by an inspector, within one month serve on the chief inspector a notice containing the particulars set out in the third schedule.
Arrangement of sections section part igeneral provisions chapter 1preliminary matters 1. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. Power to break out of any house for purpose of liberation. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Pro bono practices and opportunities in ghana introduction pro bono is a new concept in ghana. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Free download ghana constitution 1992 for pc using this tutorial at browsercam. Acts of ghana first republic criminal procedure code, 1960 act 30 arrangement of sections section part igeneral provisions procedure 1. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992.
Amankwaii introductory note when young thrasymachus challenges plato and offers his definition of justice as that which is in the interest of the stronger person, perhaps he speaks as a pragmatist who has no patience for such utopian views as. Security sector reform in ghana bicc bonn international. Any law, already existing or made thereafter that is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution is void and of no legal effect. Marital rape a womens equality issue in ghana elizabeth a. Nana addo in one of te qualified lawyers in ghana because during the 1992 constitution of ghana he was one of the members who wrote the constitution with tsatsu who is the ever youngest lawyer in.
The countrys first constitution 1957, which brought her independence under a constitutional monarchy, was replaced in 1960 by the first republican constitution. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as. Its evolution and interaction with english law harrison a. Supremacy of the partys constitution subject to the provisions of the constitution of the republic of ghana, and any laws for the time being in force in the republic, the provisions of this constitution shall take precedence over and above any and all other rules and regulations of the party. I call a bond, refundable at the gate here in the us when she lands. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Banks and special deposit act, 2016 act 930 date of assent. These two principles of limiting governmental powers are not mutually exclusive. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Article 1 under chapter one of the constitution provides.
In the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana presupposing that all ghanaians believe in god, i do but do we all. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution article 754, cross 1285. Ghana constitution 1992 for android free download and. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Banks and special deposit act, 2016 date of assent. Security sector reform in ghana introduction and context of reform ghana has come to be considered one of the most successful examples of demilitarization and democratization, and its experiences with security sector reform have often been noted as a hopeful example and an important factor contributing to the establishment of democracy. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. This chapter describes the ghanaian legal system, pro bono and.
Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. Chapter one the constitution 1 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution. Since 195i, adroit leaders of a wellorganized political party had operated a responsible. Section 10regional and district branches of commission.
The public services commission psc is the central management agency cma responsible for providing strategic policy guidance for human resource management in the public service organizations listed under article 190 1 of the 1992 constitution. Although ghana s 1992 constitution made provisions for all persons living in ghana to have the right to information as a fundamental human right, little is known on why the framers of the constitution made provisions for this particular right. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The current 1992 constitution is ghanas fifth written constitution since independence. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Lets go straight to the supreme law of the land of ghana. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. The african ejournals project has digitized full text of. Regions of ghana, and shall, to the greatest extent feasible, make those facilities available to all citizens. It defines the fundamental political principles, establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties of the government, structure of the judiciary and legislature, and spells out the fundamental rights and duties of citizens. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Article 2 territory the territory of this church shall be the territory of ghana as defined by the 1992 constitution of ghana, and any other place outside ghana where the church may establish a branch as permitted by law.
Archampong faculty of law, knust, kumasi september, 2010 many thanks to fiona sampson, vasanthi venkatesh, doreen antwi, brittany twiss for research assistance. The preamble to the 1992 constitution of ghana starts with the following words. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. In some african countries, including ghana in 1969, 1979, and 1992, where the principle of. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. For the purposes of performing his functions under the constitution, this act and any other law, the commissioner may bring an action before any court in ghana and may seek any remedy which may be available from that court.
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