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?

Laws made by some other authority pursuant to an authority granted by the Constitution or Parliament Signup and view all the answers

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

Constitutional Instruments Signup and view all the answers

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

They must be published in the Gazette, laid before Parliament, and remain in Parliament for 21 sitting days Signup and view all the answers

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

Parliament has no power to amend the law Signup and view all the answers

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

A government accountable to the people Signup and view all the answers

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

There must be a remedy available for every breach of a right or the law Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure that justice is done and seen to be done Signup and view all the answers

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What does the common law of Ghana comprise?

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

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

What are subsidiary legislations in Ghana?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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