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Key Facts: Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Exam

3 hours

Exam Duration

General Legal Council

50%

Passing Mark

General Legal Council

Act 30

Primary Criminal Procedure Rules

Ghana Legislation

GHS 22,415

PLC Part I Tuition & Exam Fees

Ghana School of Law

12 months

Mandatory Pupillage

General Legal Council

The Criminal Procedure exam is a core Part I course assessment in the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law. Administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the GLC, the exam requires a 50% passing score. It evaluates candidates on court jurisdiction, arrest and search powers, constitutional suspect rights, bail (including Kpebu reforms), charge sheets/indictments, summary and jury trials, witness examination, judgment requirements, and prosecutorial discretion.

Sample Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Practice Questions

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1Under the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), what is the standard criminal sentencing limit of a District Court in Ghana, unless a specific enactment increases its jurisdiction?
A.Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units, or both
B.Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or a fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units, or both
C.Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units, or both
D.District Courts do not have any criminal sentencing powers and can only refer matters to the Circuit Court
Explanation: Under Section 43 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459) as amended, the general criminal jurisdiction of a District Court limits its sentencing power to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units (or both), unless another enactment expressly provides otherwise.
2Which criminal offenses are completely excluded from the original trial jurisdiction of the Circuit Court in Ghana?
A.Treason, subversion, murder, and offenses punishable by death
B.Robbery, rape, and drug trafficking
C.Offenses involving public officers, corruption, and financial crimes
D.Assault, stealing, and minor property offenses
Explanation: Under Section 42 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), the Circuit Court has jurisdiction to try all criminal offenses other than treason, subversion, murder, and offenses punishable by death. These excluded offenses must be tried on indictment in the High Court.
3Under Section 53 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), which Court has jurisdiction over offenses committed on the territorial waters of Ghana or in the airspace above Ghana?
A.The Court which has jurisdiction nearest to the place where the offense was committed
B.Only the Supreme Court of Ghana
C.The District Court of Accra specifically
D.Any Court designated by the Ministry of Defense
Explanation: Section 53 of Act 459 provides that offenses committed on the territorial waters or in the airspace of Ghana are triable by the Court that has territorial jurisdiction nearest to the place where the offense was committed.
4Where an accused person is charged with committing a criminal offense in Kumasi, but the trial is conducted in Accra, what is the legal effect of this trial under Section 51 of Act 30?
A.The trial is not void unless it is shown that the error in venue has resulted in a failure of justice
B.The trial is null and void ab initio for want of territorial jurisdiction
C.The High Court must automatically set aside the trial and order a fresh trial in Kumasi
D.The accused must be discharged and cannot be retried for the same offense
Explanation: Under Section 51 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), a trial is not invalid or void solely because it was held in the wrong district or venue, unless the error has led to a substantial failure of justice.
5Which court in the Ghanaian judicial hierarchy possesses original jurisdiction to try criminal offenses on indictment?
A.The High Court
B.The Court of Appeal
C.The District Court
D.The Supreme Court
Explanation: The High Court has original jurisdiction to try indictable criminal offenses under the 1992 Constitution and the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459). Summary courts (District Courts) do not try cases on indictment; they only conduct committal proceedings.
6What is the minimum age for a child to be subject to the criminal jurisdiction of a Juvenile Court in Ghana under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2003 (Act 653)?
A.12 years
B.7 years
C.10 years
D.15 years
Explanation: Under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2003 (Act 653), the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Ghana is 12 years. Any child below the age of 12 is conclusively presumed incapable of committing a criminal offense.
7If a Ghanaian citizen commits a criminal offense in Nigeria and returns to Ghana, under what authority can the Ghanaian courts try them for that offense?
A.Section 54 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), which extends jurisdiction over citizens committing crimes abroad
B.They cannot be tried in Ghana and must be extradited to Nigeria under all circumstances
C.Under the ECOWAS Treaty, which automatically merges criminal jurisdictions of member states
D.Only if Nigeria officially surrenders its territorial sovereignty over the case to Ghana
Explanation: Under Section 54 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), Ghanaian courts have jurisdiction over offenses committed by Ghanaian citizens outside the territory of Ghana, provided that the act is an offense under both Ghanaian law and the law of the country where it was committed.
8In Ghana, who has the statutory authority to order the transfer of a criminal case from one District Court to another?
A.The Chief Justice
B.The Attorney-General
C.The Inspector General of Police
D.The District Chief Executive of the area
Explanation: Under the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459) and the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), the Chief Justice has the sole statutory authority to transfer a case from one court to another of equal or lower jurisdiction.
9Which court hears appeals arising from criminal trials conducted in the Circuit Court?
A.The Court of Appeal
B.The High Court
C.The Supreme Court
D.The Regional Tribunal
Explanation: Under the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), an appeal against a final judgment or decision of a Circuit Court in a criminal matter lies directly to the Court of Appeal.
10Which body is responsible for regulating the rules of practice and procedure in all criminal courts in Ghana?
A.The Rules of Court Committee
B.The Ministry of Justice
C.The General Legal Council
D.The Ghana Bar Association
Explanation: Under Article 157 of the 1992 Constitution, the Rules of Court Committee is the constitutional body empowered to make rules and regulations for regulating the practice and procedure of all courts in Ghana.

About the Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Exam

The Criminal Procedure exam is a terminal qualifying paper for the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law, administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC). It tests rules and processes of criminal justice in Ghana under the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), Article 14 & 19 of the 1992 Constitution, and the Evidence Act, 1975.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration (General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Exam Content Outline

15%

Jurisdiction and Court Structure

Hierarchy and criminal jurisdiction of District, Circuit, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court under the 1992 Constitution and Courts Act.

20%

Arrest, Search, and Suspect Rights

Arrest powers without warrant, search warrants, execution, and constitutional rights of suspects (48-hour rule, counsel, right to silence).

15%

Bail and Recognisances

Police bail, court bail (Section 96 of Act 30), constitutional limits (excessive bail, Kpebu rulings), sureties, and forfeiture of recognisance.

20%

Commencement of Criminal Proceedings and Charges

Instituting proceedings, charge sheets, indictments, joinder/severance of counts and defendants, plea mechanics, autrefois acquit/convict, and committal proceedings.

20%

Criminal Trial Procedures and Evidence

Fair trial standards, pre-trial disclosure (Baffoe-Bonnie), summary trial stages, trial by jury/assessors, witness examination (Browne v. Dunn), and judgment requirements.

10%

Appeals and Prosecutorial Discretion

Attorney-General powers (Article 88), nolle prosequi, prosecution withdrawals (Section 59), appellate routes, timelines, and revision powers.

How to Pass the Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand the difference between personal recognisance, bail with sureties, and justification of sureties under Act 30.
2Memorize the constitutional suspect rights under Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, particularly the 48-hour rule and the right to consult a lawyer of one's choice.
3Master the Kpebu (No. 2) ruling, which declared all offenses bailable, and be ready to argue bail applications using the Section 96 criteria.
4Study the pre-trial disclosure rules under Republic v. Baffoe-Bonnie, which are crucial for trial preparation.
5Understand the difference in effects between Nolle Prosequi (discharge only) and a withdrawal under Section 59 after the defense opens (acquittal).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Criminal Procedure exam?

It is a core qualifying examination in the Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law, testing a candidate's mastery of the rules and processes of criminal justice under Act 30.

Who administers the Criminal Procedure exam?

The Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana.

What is the passing score?

The passing mark for the Professional Law Course (PLC) terminal exams is 50%.

What is the primary legal instrument governing criminal procedure in Ghana?

The primary legal instrument is the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), along with Articles 14, 19, and 88 of the 1992 Constitution, the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), and the Evidence Act, 1975.

How long is the actual exam?

The terminal qualifying exam is typically 3 hours long.