Ghana · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Ghana, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- Supreme law under article 1(2).
- Acts of Parliament
- Primary legislation.
- Constitutional and legislative instruments
- Subsidiary legislation subject to parliamentary scrutiny.
- Common law
- Includes the doctrines of equity and received rules.
- Customary law
- Article 11(2); rules of law applicable to particular communities.
The legislative process
A bill is gazetted, read three times, considered by committee and passed by simple majority. Bills with financial implications need presidential consent to be introduced. The President assents; refusal returns the bill with reasons.
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