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1992 Constitution · Acts of Parliament · L.I.s & C.I.s · Judicial decisions
What protections does the 1992 Constitution give to personal liberty?
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Protection of personal liberty
The Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of personal liberty except in cases authorised by law 1 · Art. 14. Persons arrested must be informed of the reasons and brought before a court within forty-eight hours 2 · Art. 14(3).
- Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest.
- Right to counsel of one's choice.
- Judicial interpretation 3 · Case law
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Contract notes.pdfOffer vs. invitation to treat
Offer
A definite promise to be bound once accepted on its terms.
Invitation to treat
An expression of willingness to negotiate; not capable of acceptance.
Ghanaian courts apply these principles drawn from common law, as received under the ConstitutionArt. 11.
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Land title dispute
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Documentary root of title is consistent.
Opposing party relies on long possession.
Weakness: no witness to the grant.
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Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, 1992 — Article 14(1)
"Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of his personal liberty except in the following cases and in accordance with procedure permitted by law…"