The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has launched the Ghana Supreme Court Review and the UGSoL Book Series in a significant step towards strengthening legal scholarship, promoting intellectual discourse and advancing jurisprudential development in Ghana.
The launch, held on Tuesday, 20th October 2026, at the UGSoL Auditorium, brought together key figures from the judiciary and academia to celebrate the advancement of legal research and the dissemination of scholarly knowledge.
His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, attended the event as the Special Guest of Honour. Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, chaired the occasion, while Professor Peter Atudiwe Atupare, Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, hosted the programme.
Other distinguished guests included the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Edrissa M. O. Faal; Justices of the Superior Courts of Ghana, including His Lordship Justice Yonny Kulendi and Her Ladyships Justices Avril Lovelace Johnson and Henrietta J.A.N. Mensa-Bonsu; the Judicial Secretary, Mr Musah Ahmed; the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Ghana, Prof. Gordon Awandare; and the Provost of the College of Humanities, Prof. Joseph Yaro.
The two publications represent an important contribution to the development and dissemination of legal scholarship in Ghana. The Ghana Supreme Court Review provides a platform for critical engagement with decisions of the Supreme Court and their implications for the interpretation and development of the law. The UGSoL Book Series, meanwhile, is intended to support the publication and circulation of scholarly works that contribute to legal education, research and policy discourse.
The launch underscored the important relationship between legal scholarship and the administration of justice, highlighting the role of academic research in deepening understanding of judicial decisions, examining emerging legal issues and contributing to the evolution of Ghanaian jurisprudence.
In her remarks as Chair of the event, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, pointed out the significance of the initiative to the University’s academic mission and the broader legal community.
Her remarks revealed the importance of creating platforms that encourage rigorous scholarship, promote critical thinking and strengthen the contribution of universities to national development.
As Special Guest of Honour, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, addressed the significance of the publications to the legal profession and the development of the country’s justice system.
His contribution provided an opportunity to reflect on the role of scholarly engagement in promoting a deeper understanding of judicial reasoning and the principles that shape the interpretation and application of the law.
The Ghana Supreme Court Review is particularly significant in this regard, as sustained academic analysis of Supreme Court decisions can support legal practitioners, judges, researchers, students and policymakers in engaging with the reasoning and broader implications of judicial decisions.
Professor Peter Atudiwe Atupare, Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law and host of the event, reaffirmed the School’s commitment to strengthening legal research and providing platforms for the publication of high-quality scholarship. The Dean’s comments provided further insight into the objectives of the publications, their intended audiences and the School’s broader vision for developing a vibrant culture of legal research and academic publishing.
Through these initiatives, UGSoL seeks to contribute to a stronger scholarly environment in which legal questions are examined critically, judicial decisions are studied in depth, and research informs ongoing conversations about the development of Ghana’s legal system.
The launch of the Ghana Supreme Court Review and the UGSoL Book Series marked an important moment for the University of Ghana School of Law and the wider legal and academic communities.
By providing avenues for the publication and exchange of legal knowledge, the initiatives are positioned to support continued engagement with Ghanaian jurisprudence and encourage scholarship that responds to contemporary legal challenges.
The enduring value of these publications will be reflected in the calibre of scholarship they inspire, the depth and breadth of legal discourse they advance, and their impact on legal education, judicial reasoning, and the evolution of jurisprudence in Ghana. The event concluded with a cocktail and networking session, providing guests with an opportunity to engage and exchange ideas.
