https://ajpojournals.org/journals/index.php/AJL <p>American Journal of Law is an open access journal hosted by AJPO Journals USA LLC. The journal reports on democratic process, perception of law, systems of policy change, legislative mechanisms and processes of enforcement, justice and justice systems in compliance with rule of law. The journal is proud of its fast processing of manuscripts, despite it having low publishing costs. The journal is among the recognized journals with vital information of the field of law. The journal features in the Google scholar amongst other indices which makes it possible to be used in references in other related studies. The journal have allows an open access to the articles therein and therefore can also serve as a template for the other authors who are preparing manuscripts for publishing. The submitted manuscripts undergo a double blind peer review process and hence ensures a high proficient article publishing. Its indexed in google scholar, Crossref (DOI), Ebscohost, Research Gate among others.</p> AJPO en-US American Journal of Law 2709-6521 <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> https://ajpojournals.org/journals/index.php/AJL/article/view/1739 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This paper delves into the nuanced distinctions between dismissal and termination under Ghanaian Labour Law, drawing insights from the notable George Akpass case. With an analytical focus on the legal implications and procedural disparities between these employment termination practices, the study aims to provide clarity on the terminological and jurisprudential nuances that surround employment cessation in Ghana.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> By examining the specifics of the George Akpass case, this paper contributes valuable insights to the broader discourse on employment law, shedding light on the implications for employers, employees, and the legal framework governing the employer-employee relationship in Ghana.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Going through the legal maize to this point leads us to the conclusion that, Pwamang JSC’s position on the question whether there exists any legal distinction(s) between termination and dismissal is apt and corresponds to today’s working climate.</p> <p><strong>Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> It is our fervent request that Act 651 be amended to provide trite distinctions between dismissal and termination.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Kwame Yaro Appiah Kwame Richard Klu Copyright (c) 2024 Kwame Yaro Appiah, Kwame Richard Klu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-01-16 2024-01-16 6 1 26 38 10.47672/ajl.1739 https://ajpojournals.org/journals/index.php/AJL/article/view/1648 <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This paper aimed to determine the liability for criminal activities committed by AI-enabled machines and explore defences that could invalidate their criminal liability. It also analysed the Actus Reus element, to identify which actors are involved in the criminal act.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>A systematic review of existing research on AI liability in crime was conducted, focusing on 30 articles related to the study.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The study found that if certain conditions are met, any individual, company, or legal organisation can be held legally liable for illegal activities. As AI technology advances, current legal remedies are needed to protect society from the hazards it poses. Existing criminal law offers various approaches to dealing with AI liability, but the liability concerns generated by AI systems extend beyond traditional criminal law. Recognising robots as legal persons has been criticised as an overly complex solution.</p> <p><strong>Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: </strong>The study emphasises that the responsibility for monitoring and managing AI and its operations begins from the moment it is employed or deployed. Criminal law and the criminalisation of behaviour only address the question of responsibility to a limited extent, and the responsibility for monitoring should be viewed as an obligation towards the law.</p> Alaa Saud Copyright (c) 2023 Alaa Saud http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-01-02 2024-01-02 6 1 1 25 10.47672/ajl.1648