Tag: Asogli State
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Judge Cautions Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases Under ADR in Asogli State
Background: ADR and the Asogli State The discussion centers on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within the Asogli State, a traditional region in Ghana known for its influential chieftaincy system. ADR techniques, including mediation and arbitration, have gained traction as faster, more amicable routes for resolving civil disputes. However, their applicability to…
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Asogli ADR: Judges Warn Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases
Justice Mensah-Homiah Speaks on ADR Boundaries Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a respected member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear reminder about the limits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the Asogli State. During a recent sensitisation engagement on ADR, she cautioned chiefs and traditional authorities not to adjudicate criminal matters under ADR mechanisms.…
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Judge Warns Chiefs: Keep Criminal Cases Out of ADR in Asogli State
Judicial Warning: Chiefs Urged to Limit ADR to Civil and Traditional Reservations Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear cautIon to chiefs within the Asogli State about adjudicating criminal matters through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. The judiciary’s stance underscores the principle that crime and punishment fall…