The Editorial Board of the Ghana Supreme Court Review (SCR), published by the University of Ghana School of Law, invites submissions from legal scholars, researchers, judges, practitioners and other legal professionals for Volume 2 of the Ghana Supreme Court Review, scheduled for publication in October 2027.
ABOUT THE GHANA SUPREME COURT REVIEW
The Ghana Supreme Court Review is an annual, peer-reviewed legal publication comprising scholarly articles that critically examine judgments and decisions of the Supreme Court of Ghana and the principles, theories and doctrines underpinning them.
The Review seeks to deepen scholarly and professional engagement with the work of the Supreme Court and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law, jurisprudence and constitutionalism. It provides a platform for sustained dialogue between the legal academy, the Bench, the Bar and other stakeholders on the Court's jurisprudence and its broader implications for Ghana's legal system.
SCOPE OF SUBMISSIONS
The Editorial Board welcomes original and analytical articles engaging with judgments and decisions of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Submissions may examine significant or emerging developments in any area of law, civil or criminal procedure, evidence and judicial process, international and comparative law as applied or considered by the Court, and other areas of law arising from the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court.
Authors are particularly encouraged to move beyond descriptive accounts of decisions and provide critical, original and well-researched analysis of the Court's reasoning, doctrinal developments and the broader implications of its decisions for Ghanaian law and constitutional development.
Articles may focus on a single significant decision, a line of related decisions, or a broader doctrinal or jurisprudential development emerging from the decisions of the Supreme Court.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2027. Submissions received after the deadline may not be considered for Volume 2.
Article Length: 8,000–15,000 words, inclusive of footnotes.
Abstract: Each submission should include an abstract of 200–300 words clearly summarising the article's central argument and contribution.
Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, using Times New Roman, font size 12, and 1.5 line spacing.
Referencing: Citations and footnotes should conform to the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to ugsol-supremecourtreview@ug.edu.gh with the subject line: “Submission for Ghana Supreme Court Review – Volume 2”
The submission email should include:
1. The manuscript in Microsoft Word format;
2. The author(s)’ full name, designation, institutional affiliation and contact details; and
3. A declaration confirming the originality of the manuscript and disclosing any relevant conflict of interest.
REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. The review process will evaluate the submissions based on their relevance, originality, clarity and contribution to the aim and purpose of the journal. Before this exercise, the submission will be checked for possible traces of plagiarism and other related matters.
Articles will therefore be expected to be detailed and provide an original analysis of the legal issues in the selected case or set of related cases being reviewed, including a clear research question and methodology.
Submissions must be original and unpublished. Simultaneous submissions to other journals are not permitted.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or otherwise.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For enquiries regarding submissions or the Ghana Supreme Court Review, please contact the Editorial Board:
Email: ugsol-supremecourtreview@ug.edu.gh
Telephone: +233 20 319 8444
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
EDITORIAL BOARD
GHANA SUPREME COURT REVIEW
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SCHOOL OF LAW
