The Saga of the Achimota Forest: Abuse of Executive Instruments
This article explores the utility of executive instrument 144 in respect of the Achimota Forest debacle, with criticisms.
Opinion: The reputation of Ghana’s judiciary is at an all-time low?
Judicial independence is the fulcrum of Ghana’s democracy and the socio-economic well-being of the people.
Towards a DNA Revolution in Ghana – Interview
It is clear now that (…) we need a national effort to make DNA technologies readily available in almost every institution that has something to do with biology. If nothing at all, COVID has taught us well enough. (Dr Francis Addy)
Ghana: Call for Policy Review in Forensic Science Education
Researchers from the University for Development Studies (UDS) Department of Forensic Sciences reiterates that forensic science is facing fundamental challenges in Ghana.
The dignity and human rights of older people in Ghana: Exploring the loopholes in the legislative system
This article has explored the causes of maltreating older people, especially women, gaps in legislative provisions and the role of leadership. The view is that proactive measures combined with compassionate policies will help preserve the dignity of older people.
Call for participants: young people and criminal appeals – The Justice Gap
Researchers at Northumbria are calling for participants in England and Wales who were convicted/sentenced under age 18 to participate in a study on criminal appeals
Keynote Speech Delivered By Lydia Quansah (PhD), HoD Forensic Science Department, University for Development Studies (UDS) On June 24, 2021
Theme: “Forensic Science: An Interdisciplinary Field for Achieving Sustainable Development in Ghana” (Delivered at Maiden FSOGH Forensic Science Symposium, UDS Library 24/6 Reading Room – Nyankpala Campus) Introduction The need for sustainable […]
UDS Department of Forensic Sciences Host First Forensic Science Summit
The University for Development Studies (UDS) Department of Forensic Science in collaboration with the Forensic Investigation for National Development Ghana (FINDGh) hosted the first Forensic Science Summit in the Northern territory of […]
How much of my behaviour is shaped by my culture?
How do we grow the next generation of Ghanaians to be more sincere and trusting of each other? How can I trust that my fellow Ghanaian is my brother’s keeper?
How ‘bride price’ reinforces negative stereotypes: a Ghanaian case study – The Conversation
Marriage is an institution common to all cultures. Very often it’s accompanied by transfers – in most cases in the form of payments – between the families of the groom and the […]
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