CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR LL STUDENTS- CITIZENSHIP IN GHANA скачать в хорошем качестве

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR LL STUDENTS- CITIZENSHIP IN GHANA

📚 Constitutional Law 2 – Citizenship in Ghana In this comprehensive lecture, we explore the legal foundations, acquisition, loss, and constitutional status of citizenship in Ghana. Grounded in Chapter 3 of the 1992 Constitution and guided by the Citizenship Act, 2000 (Act 591), this lecture outlines the importance of citizenship as the "right to have rights"—a legal status essential to the enjoyment of civil, political, and socio-economic rights. 📌 Key Themes Covered: Theoretical and philosophical foundations of citizenship The significance of citizenship in Ghanaian and international law Modes of acquiring Ghanaian citizenship (birth, descent, marriage, naturalisation, adoption, etc.) Dual nationality: constitutional framework, limitations, and key cases (Asare v Attorney-General, Osei-Bonsu v AG) Revocation and voluntary renunciation of citizenship The evolving jurisprudence on statelessness, identification, and voter registration International law principles (including Nottebohm case and the UDHR) Public debates and legal reform on citizenship rights 🔍 Landmark Cases Discussed: Shalabi v Attorney-General [1972] Fattal v Minister for Internal Affairs [1981] NDC v Attorney-General [2020] Asare v Attorney-General [2012] Francis Osei-Bonsu v Attorney-General [2024] (unreported) Nottebohm Case [1955] ICJ Rep 1 🌍 International Perspectives: We also explore how Ghana’s approach aligns with international law—especially in relation to statelessness and dual nationality—drawing from key instruments like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the 1954 & 1961 Statelessness Conventions, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. 📣 Why this matters: As legal debates over dual citizenship, electoral identity verification, and statelessness grow, understanding citizenship as both a right and a duty becomes more critical than ever. This lecture provides vital context for legal practitioners, academics, students, and policy advocates. 👨🏾‍⚖️ Lecturer: Justice Dr. Ernest Owusu-Dapaa Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ghana Professor of Law | Former Dean, KNUST Faculty of Law 📌 Subscribe for more on Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Medical Law, and Legal Philosophy.