Supreme Court of Ghana
| Supreme Court of Ghana | |
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Aerial view of the Supreme Court Buildings | |
| 5°32′43.8072″N 0°12′17.3736″W / 5.545502000°N 0.204826000°W | |
| Established | 1876 |
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
| Coordinates | 5°32′43.8072″N 0°12′17.3736″W / 5.545502000°N 0.204826000°W |
| Composition method | Presidential nomination, in consultation with the Council of State and with Parliamentary confirmation and approval |
| Authorised by | Supreme Court Ordinance, 1876 and Constitution of Ghana, 1992 |
| Judge term length | Mandatory retirement at age 70 |
| Number of positions | A minimum of 9 |
| Website | The Judicial Service of Ghana |
| Chief Justice of Ghana | |
| Currently | Gertrude Torkornoo |
| Since | 12 June 2023 |
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The Supreme Court of Ghana is the highest judicial body in Ghana. Ghana's 1992 constitution guarantees the independence and separation of the Judiciary from the Legislative and the Executive arms of government.
The Supreme Court of Ghana has the final say on legal matters and can overturn lower court decisions. The Court consists of nine justices and hears cases on a wide range of issues, including criminal law, civil law, and administrative law.