Review of 16 years of the operation of the 1992 constitution of. The act in dealing with computer programs allows for a copy of the program to be made by the lawful owner for the purposes of using it for the reason for which it was purchased or for archive purposes, this will not amount to infringement an infringement will not arise on the copying of a work if it is a single copy and it is to be used in a. The income tax amendment act, 2015 act 902, was assented to by ghanas. The 1992 fourth republican constitution of ghana gives credence to the system under chapter 20 with the title decentralization and local government. We have endeavoured to take reasonable care in compiling this publication, which presents the position of ghana in respect of the geographic facts. Therefore legislation intended to give effect to this right must be equally comprehensive in its coverage. 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. 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. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Whereas the united nations convention relating to the status of refugees of 1951 and the united nations protocol relating to the. Speaker may direct, and a copy of it shall be sent to each 1 standing. An act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations. Adopted 1992 preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, in exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall.
Ghanaian law into conformity with the ghanaian constitution, to help strengthen protection of s and related rights in ghana and to bring ghana into compliance with its international obligations. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Article pdf available in african journal of international and comparative law 182 may 2010 with 1,657 reads. The current lands commission, as part of the public sector reform programs and the land administration project, has been substantially remodeled by act 767 to increase. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 attaining the age of sixty years may, where the exigencies of the service require, be engaged for. It then discusses how this doctrine was imported into ghana and applied by the ghanaian judiciary. Pdf constitutional hybridity and constitutionalism the case of. 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. The article argues that while there are differences of opinion around the application of the political question doctrine within ghana s judiciary, the doctrine is firmly part of ghanaian constitutional law.
The local government act 462 of 1993 has replaced the local government law 207 0f 1988. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw. It argues that although ghana has laws such as the 1992 constitution, a number of international human rights laws that ghana had ratified to protect the rights of women and children, and the criminal code amendment act, 1998, trokosi which discriminates against women and. The coming into being of the 1992 constitution of ghana which has seen 4 different. Contains 26 chapters and 179 sections, covering matters including fundamental human rights and freedoms, composition of the government and the public service, electoral rights, the judiciary and courts. This paper demonstrates that the rights of women and children are not being protected effectively in ghana. To make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the 1992 constitution. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. International organisation of supreme audit institutions intosai, is an international governmental standard setting and advisory body on auditing. Iarticle 277 of the 1992 constitution of ghana defines a chief as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage.
Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. Pdf ghana, the country widely acknowledged as the contemporary leader in. Later on, the 1992 constitution of ghana also required that basic education became free and compulsory for all ghanaians of. This publication is intended to provide a quick overview of the business environment in ghana.
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. Leasehold a leaseholdlease is an interest in land that has a speci. As inserted by factories, offices and shops amendment law, 1983 pndcl 66 s. News ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. I dont think the rti bill would transform ghana s independent media landscape in any dramatic manner. It is important to note that the 1992 constitution by article 267 5 forbids the creation of freehold interests in stool land in ghana. Rather, the special constitutional scheme set up for amending the constitution clearly suggests an intention.
The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of. 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. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The preamble may be amended to indicate that the law covers all public bodies and not merely government agencies constituted, established or recognised by or under the constitution of ghana. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996 consulted on 201809 abstractcitation. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library.
The constitution provided for an elected multiparty democratic parliament which shall consist of not less than 140 members. The duration of protection for an eligible work is life of the author plus 70 years. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. According to section 3 of the act the in a work shall be vested in the president for and on behalf of and in trust for the people of ghana or an international body so long as the work in question is made under the control of the president on behalf and in trust for the people of the republic or a specified international body. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5.
The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, in exercise of our natural and inalienable. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of january, 1993. Whereas the consultative assembly submitted the draft constitution for the republic of ghana to the pndc on 31st march, 1992. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana.
It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. To increase the scope and accuracy of ferrite number fn predic. The 1992 constitution contains the most explicit and comprehensive provisions in ghana s postcolonial constitutional history regarding the system of local government as a decentralized form of national administration. 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. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. The 1992 constitution was approved by the overwhelming majority of the people of ghana. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Ghana audit service paper on proposals for amendment of the 1992 constitutional provisions on the office of the auditorgeneral and the audit service. Many a times we say ghana practices separation of powers but taking a look to the 1992 constitution i ask myself, do we truly practice this concept. These provisions were inspired to a large extent by current law and by the practice of local government under the pndc. As amended by factories, offices and shops amendment law, 1983 pndcl 66 s.
One of the best is chapter 12 of our constitution that guarantees a free and independent media. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. This constitution shall be the supreme law of ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with. Article 1253 of the 1992 constitution states that the judicial power of ghana shall be vested in the judiciary. A modification of the wrc1988 diagram refined constitution diagram offers more accurate fn prediction for cucontaining stainless steels and dissimilar metal joints by d. A person is a citizen of ghana by birth if heshe was born on 7 january 1993 or born after that date in or outside ghana at the date of hisher birth only if either of hisher parents or one grandparent was or is a citizen of ghana. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Commission to facilitate its textin campaign for gathering submissions. Pdf the hybrid nature of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana has been viewed by many as a threat. Ghana constitution 1960 preliminary note by francis bennion the following is the text of the 1960 ghana constitution, the first constitution of the country after it became an independent republic by virtue of the ghana independence act 1957. An instrument made under a power conferred by the 1992 constitution of ghana. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Establishment of district assemblies j the minister shall, by legislative instrument, establish an assembly for each district, municipality and metropolis which, in accordance with clause 3 of article 241 of the constitution, shall constitute the highest political authority in the district. In ghana there are many guarantees of free speech and independent media. What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of. For a full copy of the inclusive education policy, or if you have concerns related to learners with special educational needs, please contact. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. Wikisource has original text related to this article.
I call a bond, refundable at the gate here in the us when she lands. Ghana, being a common law jurisdiction, case law and judicial precedent play an important role in the law and its development. The study will provide useful information on the modern role of chiefs in community development. 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. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. Section 5offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary. Report on the sixth parliament of the fourth republic of ghana.
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