Judges must be loyal to the constitution, not appointing presidents – Ansa-Asare warns

Judges must be loyal to the constitution, not appointing presidents – Ansa-Asare warns

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has weighed in on concerns surrounding judicial independence, stressing that the loyalty of judges must lie solely with the Constitution and not with the political parties that nominate or appoint them. Speaking in an interview with TV3 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Mr. Ansa-Asare criticized the entrenched culture of political bias in appointments, arguing that it undermines the integrit…

The Norwegian Editors' Association wants even stronger protection for the media's editorial independence. They are now calling for it to be enshrined in the constitution.

The pressure on independent journalism is increasing. Editor-controlled media need stronger protection, says Tora Bakke Håndlykken.

The Norwegian Editors' Association wants even stronger protection for the media's editorial independence. They are now calling for it to be enshrined in the constitution.