About the Journal

The Ghana Supreme Court Review (SCR) is a scholarly legal journal dedicated to the critical examination of decisions of the Supreme Court of Ghana and their implications for the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence. Published by the University of Ghana School of Law, the journal aims to provide a forum for rigorous academic engagement with constitutional interpretation, judicial reasoning, and the broader role of the judiciary in Ghana’s legal and democratic order.

The Supreme Court occupies a central place within Ghana’s constitutional architecture as the final court of appeal and the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution. Its decisions shape the trajectory of constitutional governance, human rights protection, administrative law, and commercial law. The Ghana Supreme Court Review was established to provide systematic scholarly commentary on these decisions and to deepen understanding of their doctrinal and institutional significance.

The Review publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship including doctrinal analyses of Supreme Court judgments, thematic reviews of emerging areas of jurisprudence, comparative constitutional studies, and reflections on judicial practice. By situating Ghanaian case law within broader global legal discourse, the journal contributes to the development of African legal scholarship and promotes engagement between Ghanaian jurisprudence and international legal thought.

The journal also seeks to bridge the gap between legal scholarship and practice. It therefore welcomes contributions not only from academics but also from judges, legal practitioners, policymakers, and advanced doctoral researchers whose work engages critically with the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court. Through this platform, the Ghana Supreme Court Review aims to strengthen constitutional dialogue, promote rigorous.

Aim and Scope

The Supreme Court Review is dedicated to scholarly analysis of the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Ghana and its implications for constitutional governance, judicial reasoning, and the development of Ghanaian law. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles examining significant decisions of the Court, doctrinal developments, and emerging questions in public law. It aims to promote rigorous academic engagement with constitutional adjudication while fostering dialogue between legal scholars, judges, practitioners, and policymakers.