List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

(5 marks)

  • The Constitution
  • Enactments made by or under the authority of Parliament
  • Any orders, rules, regulations made by any person or authority under a power conferred by the Constitution (delegated legislation: constitutional instruments, legislative instruments, and executive instruments)
  • The existing law
  • The common law (doctrine of equity, and the rules of customary law, including those determined by the Superior courts)
  • Judicial precedent
  • Statutory interpretation

[Any 5 points at 1 mark each for a total of 5 marks]