S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. 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. The high court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the fundamental human rights and freedoms guaranteed by this constitution. 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. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. 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.
In the first suit, the court ordered the ghana broadcasting corporation to grant the npp fair and equal. The supreme court has only appellate jurisdiction in such matters. The court, which the opposition believed to be under the control of the executive, upheld two suits filed by the party that sought to nullify certain existing laws and decrees that the npp claimed conflicted with the 1992 constitution. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The 1992 constitution desists from explicitly mandating the separation of powers of the three arms of government. The information provided on this site is protected by laws but can be reproduced with permission from and acknowledgement to. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7. The sovereign state of ghana is a unitary republic consisting of those.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. 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. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Reference to high court of cases involving interpretation of constitution 106. In addition to the supreme court, the constitution provides for a court of appeal and a high court, in descending hierarchical order. 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.
It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The first objection raised by the minority has to do with the constitutionality of the bill. Ghana supreme court and the power of judicial interpretation. 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. Effect of articles 331 1 and 1402 of 1992 constitution was. There are plans to create a tax court and a land court as. The information provided on this site is protected by laws but can be reproduced with permission from and acknowledgement to the judicial service of ghana. Birth certificate original and a photocopy your old passport if any. Passport application embassy of the republic of ghana. Republic v judicial service of ghana j5122017 2017. Appeal to court of appeal part v judicial committee 107. Feb 10, 2017 the reasons for the decision were, inter alia, that the fast high track court was not a division of the high court created by the chief justice under article 93 of the constitution because it was not created by an act of parliament or by an order, rule or regulation as required by article 117 of the constitution, 1992.
There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. What i am trying to do is find out about declaration fee note in ghana it is in there law republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285 and does someone leaving ghana have to pay a fee read more. Subject to the jurisdiction of the high court in the enforcement of the fundamental human rights and freedoms as provided in article 33 of this constitution, the supreme court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in a all matters relating to the enforcement or. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. Supreme court of ghana partially shape the dynamics of the regime in ghana.
Article 94 of the 1992 constitution empowers the chief justice to create divisions of the high court. Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994. After 11 years of military rule, a new constitution was approved in a 1992 referendum. Oaths to be taken by judges of court of appeal part iii judicial service commission 103. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992. Other information provided are, the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, court. District court in the district in which the marriage was registered. Effect of articles 331, 1 and 1402 of 1992 constitution was to vest in high court, as a court of first instance an exclusive jurisdiction in the enforcement of the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Other information provided are, the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, court rules, alternative dispute resolution, library services, speeches, etc. A ghanaian citizen as defined in the 1992 constitution of ghana chapter 3 section 6. The opposition contested the results and boycotted the december parliamentary elections. The high court may, under clause 1 of this article, issue such directions or orders or writs including writs or orders in the nature of habeas corpus, certiorari, mandamus, prohibition, and quo warranto as it may consider appropriate for.
It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through. Ghanas 1992 constitution provides that the judiciary must be. The supreme court shall, for the purposes of a declaration under clause 1 of this. The constitution chapter two territories of ghana 4. Passport application embassy of the republic of ghana denmark. The proposal of the government to redefine basic education to include secondary level education is a violation of article 25 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana which states. A ghanaian citizen as defined in the 1992 constitution of ghana chapter 3 section 6 by birth where either parent or grandparent is a ghanaian citizen by marriage by naturalization. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor.
Section 2additional holidays in addition to the public holidays provided under section 1, the president may, in the public interest, by executive instrument declare any other day to be a public holiday. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Oaths to be taken by judges of high court part ii court of appeal. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Minority to head to supreme court to challenge pre. The appeal shall be on notice to the commission and such order persons as. The high court may, under clause 1 of this article, issue such. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw. Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. High court and circuit court judges, and district court magistrates. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Votes of twothirds of the assembly chapter vi the judicature part i the high court. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Strike the name of a company off the register m3 motors limited notice of intention to strike the name of a company off the register power of christ company limited winding up of a company rockfield resources limited company.
As proof of citizenship, provide any of the following. 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. Ghanas 1992 constitution provides that the judiciary must be accountable to people. The constitution, however, is a living organism with a spirit. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Ghanas 1992 constitution provides that the judiciary must. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Even if what is reasonable tim e was not operationalized by ghanas 1992 constitution, we.
A declaration that on a true and proper interpretation of articles 127 and 161 of the 1992 constitution, the plaintiff is not liable to any action or suit for any act or omission by her in the exercise of judicial power vested in her as a registrar of the superior court of ghana. Effect of articles 331 1 and 1402 of 1992 constitution. Statutory declaration made in a high court by one of the applicants parents. The reasons for the decision were, inter alia, that the fast high track court was not a division of the high court created by the chief justice under article 93 of the constitution because it was not created by an act of parliament or by an order, rule or regulation as required by article 117 of the constitution, 1992.