International Commission of Jurists and Declaration of New Delhi

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What does the common law of Ghana comprise?

  • Rules of law generally known as the common law, international treaties, and rules of customary law
  • Rules of law generally known as the common law, constitutional provisions, and rules of customary law
  • Rules of law generally known as the common law, doctrines of equity, and rules of customary law (correct)
  • Rules of law generally known as the common law, statutory instruments, and rules of customary law

What is meant by 'customary law' in the context of this article?

  • International conventions recognized by Ghanaian communities
  • Rules of law which by custom are applicable to particular communities in Ghana (correct)
  • Legal principles derived from British common law
  • Laws enacted by the Superior Court of Judicature

How is the existing law affected by the coming into force of the Constitution?

  • The existing law is subject to automatic repeal upon the coming into force of the Constitution
  • The existing law will only be applicable to specific communities in Ghana
  • The existing law shall not be affected by the coming into force of this Constitution (correct)
  • The existing law is completely replaced by the Constitution

What are subsidiary legislations in Ghana?

<p>Laws made by some other authority pursuant to an authority granted by the Constitution or Parliament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of instrument is usually derived from the Constitution in Ghana?

<p>Constitutional Instruments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for subsidiary legislations to become law in Ghana?

<p>They must be published in the Gazette, laid before Parliament, and remain in Parliament for 21 sitting days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to amend subsidiary legislations when they are laid in Parliament?

<p>Parliament has no power to amend the law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsible government according to the Declaration of New Delhi?

<p>A government accountable to the people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Declaration of New Delhi specify regarding the right to a remedy?

<p>There must be a remedy available for every breach of a right or the law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for trials to be fair and public according to the text?

<p>To ensure that justice is done and seen to be done (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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