Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 15-16,2022: Motions and Appeal
On February 15-16, 2022, the apex Court of Ghana will sit mainly on motions, both civil and appeals. According to court sources, the following are to be expected.
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ASEPA’s Executive Director granted bail after false news charge
In Court, he pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges of publication of false news and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace. He is also to report to the Teshie District Police Command at least twice a week.
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Courts
Ongoing strike: NLC drags UTAG to court
The National Labour Commission(NLC) has dragged the University Teachers Association(UTAG) to the High Court(Labour Division) seeking an interlocutory injunction to compel the latter to comply with its January 13, 2022 decision.
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General
Law practice based on 4 unchangeable pillars – CJ to Law students
Justice Torkonoo indicated that discretion is exercised according to law but not plucked from the air.
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Business
Tourism Authority closes down three defaulting facilities
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has closed down three facilities for failing to meet tourism standards and for defaulting in the payment of the one per cent tourism levy.
Crime
153 kids rescued from child labour in 2021 – Challenging Heights
Challenging Heights, a non-government organisation, based in the Central Region, says it rescued a total of 153 children in 2021 who were engaged in child slavery, forced work or domestic servitude in the coastal communities of Ghana.
General
All 15 branches of UTAG continue strike indefinitely
The Universities Teachers Association Ghana (UTAG), says all 15 branches of the association have unanimously decided to continue with its strike until further notice.
Business
Special Prosecutor begins investigations into financial sector crisis
In a statement, the OSP says the investigations ‘target alleged corruption and corruption-related offences perpetrated by officials of the Bank of Ghana, banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions and financial holding companies.”
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Crime
Jammeh To Justice coalition disappointed with reparations allocated to victims
The Jammeh To Justice Ghana Coalition, says it is disappointed in the amount of money allotted by the Gambian government to families of victims who were killed under ex-Gambian president Yahya Jammeh
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General
Protecting the vulnerable: Cause Social Protection Bill to be introduced in Parliament- Law lecturer to Akufo-Addo
A private Legal Practitioner and lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee has called on the President of the Republic to introduce the drafted Social Protection Bill to Parliament for its subsequent passage by...
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GRA commences nationwide data collection exercise on properties for taxation
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in a notice, says it is undertaking a nationwide data collection exercise on properties.
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Lands Ministry declares war on illegal loggers
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, said those who would be arrested would be made to face the law squarely.
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Chief Justice calls on academics to revise legal authored books
He added that such edits were necessary because judges sometimes employ revised texts of legal books when writing their judgements.
DENNISLAW NEWS
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Ghana’s Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei: Newly appointed member of the ICC
Justice Dennis Agyei, who is to serve specifically on the Advisory Committee of the Court, was appointed alongside eight others to serve for a three-year term, which commenced on December 9, 2021.
DENNISLAW NEWS
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Family of murdered Tiger Eye journalist disappointed with no arrest made three years on
On January 6, 2019, Ahmed Suale was shot three times; twice in the chest and another in the neck by unidentified men near his family home in Madina.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
15,000 Rape cases annually – DOVVSU describes as alarming
The number of reported cases, he indicated, was less than the actual number of incidents that occurred.
GRAPHIC ONLINE
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Kwame Koduah Atuahene writes: Regulating commercial road transport sector to improve road safety; the way forward
The commercial road transport sector is characterized by easy entry and exit protocols, sub-standard and unsafe vehicle fleet, informally trained drivers and a lack of internal control systems that prioritizes profit over safety and conveni...
KWAME KODUAH ATUAHENE
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Businessman sues A-Plus for Defamation: Demands Ȼ10,000,000.00 in damages
He is therefore praying the court for a number of reliefs including; A declaration that the defendant has defamed his reputation
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Do something about the conditions of service of law teachers – Ansa Asare
“Members of the legal class are taught by law lecturers. They retire on their full salary. They are treated more or less as Article 71 officers. Judges were taught by law lecturers, they retire on their salaries. Law teachers are excluded....
DENNISLAW NEWS
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Captain Smart’s statement not a threat to peace, stability-Media General
They are therefore urging the Ghana Police Service and the IGP to exercise restraint in their dealings with journalists legitimately doing their work to enhance press freedom.
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