• MARK KOFI .O. AREMU (B.Sc., LLB, M. ASc., LLM)
• PETER AWUNI APUKO (B.A, LLB, LLM)
• KENNEDY AYIM ADJEI – (B.A, M.Sc. MBA)
• DOMINIC ABOAH (HND, B-TECH, M.Sc.)

ABSTRACT: The main objective of this research was to examine the application of existing standards which are employed by the superior courts in the determination of contempt in contempt proceedings. The study perused some decided cases and arrived at seven (7) elements prerequisite for the establishment of contempt, some of which were found in the decided cases. The exercise employed the doctrinal research method and content analysis to carry out the work. It was found out that, in most cases, the superior courts depended on the decided cases in arriving at a verdict. This was found to arise from the fact that committal for contempt is a creature of the Common Law. It was found that the use of discretion in the determination of contempt application can have serious consequence with respect to the integrity, dignity, respect and confidence in the administration of justice.

Contempt, Constitution, Common, Court, Disrepute, Judges, Justice, Statute, Supreme Court, Takoradi Technical University

"THE LAW OF CONTEMPT IN GHANA: LOOKING FOR CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION. ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.d361-d378, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309335.pdf

"THE LAW OF CONTEMPT IN GHANA: LOOKING FOR CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION. ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppd361-d378, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309335.pdf