{
  "id": 15637260,
  "title": "Printing and selling copies of Ghana’s laws illegally is a criminal offence – GPCL MD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/printing-and-selling-copies-of-ghanas-laws-illegally-is-a-criminal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:28:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/gpcl-md/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Managing Director of Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL), Nana Kwasi Boatey, has cautioned that the unauthorized printing and selling of Ghana's laws is a criminal offense. He emphasized that GPCL is the exclusive entity permitted to print and sell these legal documents. At the launch of their E-Bookshop and Gazette Verification Platform on October 19, 2026, Mr. Boatey cautioned that those involved in this illicit activity would be handed over to the police. He expressed concern over individuals printing and selling copies of Ghana's Acts without authorization, calling it a grave offense. GPCL is actively working to curb the production and distribution of counterfeit gazettes, with several arrests made, some prosecutions ongoing, and others reportedly concluded. To combat this issue, GPCL has launched an online Gazette Verification Platform for the public to verify the authenticity of gazettes without visiting their offices. Additionally, they have introduced an E-Bookshop for purchasing printed copies of the Acts of Ghana, the Constitution, and other publications online. Customers can order these printed materials through the company's website and have them delivered to their preferred locations, reducing the need to visit their offices in Accra. Mr. Boatey highlighted that these new platforms are part of their digitalization efforts to enhance service delivery, increase accessibility of official publications, and protect the public from fake documents. The Managing Director reiterated GPCL's commitment to fighting the circulation of fake gazettes and ensuring Ghanaians have access to authentic copies of the country's laws.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse The Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL), Nana Kwasi Boatey, has warned that printing and selling unauthorised copies of the Acts of Ghana is a criminal offence, stating that GPCL is the only institution legally mandated to print and sell copies of the country’s laws. Speaking at the launch […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}