For better or for worse? New Changes introduced into the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Rules

Source: Francisca Serwaa Boateng, Esq.

A: Introduction

On 1st October, 2020, the Rules of Court Committee made certain changes in the rules of procedure that guide how appeals are filed and heard before the superior appellate courts, that is, the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in Ghana. The Rules entered into force on 9th November, 2020. The new changes made, especially in the Court of Appeal Rules, have radically transformed the appeal process and it is yet to be seen how these changes will affect the rights of parties before our appellate courts; for better, for worse or neither.

B: Court of Appeal Rules – Changes introduced by C.I 132

The changes that have been made in the Court of Appeal Rules are discussed below.

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