Christine Opoku Onyinah
Adjunct Faculty – Law, Humanities & Social Sciences
Christine is a distinguished legal professional with a deep commitment to advancing justice and human rights on both national and international levels. She is admitted to the Bar in three jurisdictions—Ghana, New York, and England & Wales—demonstrating her extensive legal expertise and versatility. Christine’s academic journey includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with First Class Honours and a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and International Relations from the University of Kent, UK, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Land Economy from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana.
With over eight years of professional experience, Christine has carved out a significant career in international law, criminal prosecutions, and courtroom advocacy. She has served as a Crown Prosecutor in the UK, a Legal Consultant at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, and a Senior Associate at Zoe, Akyea & Co in Ghana. In these roles, she has been involved in high-profile cases, conducting litigation, evidentiary reviews, and in-depth legal research, all of which have contributed to critical legal strategies. As a lecturer Christine has taught Criminal Law, Human Rights, and Business Law and Ethics in different universities. Her academic work extends to supervising LLB dissertations and publishing in respected legal journals. Christine’s dedication to her profession is reflected in the numerous awards she has received, including the Geoffrey Nice Foundation Master Class Grant and the St Mary’s Law Chambers Prize.
At the core of Christine’s teaching philosophy is the belief in creating an enabling and supportive learning environment that inspires analytic thinking, curiosity, and professional integrity. She aims to shape well-rounded, responsible legal professionals who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.
- Leadership I
- Leadership II
- Leadership III
- Leadership IV
- Criminal law
- International law
- Human Rights
- Gender Law and Criminal Justice
- Opoku Onyinah, Christine () ‘Suffer a Witch not to Live’: The criminalisation of Witchcraft Accusations and Violence in Ghana (Accepted for Publication, UPSA Law Journal)
- LLB., University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, 2015
- LLM, International law & International Relations, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, 2013
- Land Economy (BSc.), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 2011