Africa
Nigeria: Two arraigned for flogging traditional ruler
According to prosecutors, the defendants and others (at large) flogged the traditional ruler and threatened violence on his family.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Results for "2022 (Act 1083)"
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Tech
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in drafting court ruling
The judge's use of generative AI technology has garnered attention around the world from lawyers and others, and has prompted much debate. The judge, Juan Manuel Padilla, says the tool is a way to more quickly reduce the backlog of cases in...
LAW.COM
Courts
Pensioner accused of defiling four children; Court orders arrest
Emmanuel John Kwesi Mensah Dadson is facing four counts of defilement.
GNA
Courts
Court orders arrest of man over car fraud
This was after Prince Abdulai had failed to appear before Circuit Court 7 when a criminal summons was served on him.
GNA
Europe
Mason Greenwood: Manchester United forward has all charges against him dropped
The 21-year-old forward faced one count of attempted rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Sky News
Tech
Legal Department processes aren't keeping up with rising Legal Tech demand
While more in-house attorneys and general counsel depend on legal technology, traditional procurement processes, and an abundance of tools, is slowing down adoption, according to the Legal 500 Global Edition of GC: In-House Tech Survey 2023...
Law.com
Crime
Police arrest 12 members of organized crime syndicate over robbery and murder incidents
The syndicate is believed to be behind a series of carjacking, armed robbery, and murder cases across the country.
DL News
Courts
Paramount Chief of Sunyani, queen mother cited for contempt of court
In a motion filed by Nana Obiri Boahen, of the “Enso Nyame Ye Chambers”, a Sunyani-based legal firm, and counsel, the applicants are praying the Kumasi High Court to commit the respondents, including Madam Donkor and one Nana Obiri Yeboah t...
GNA
Courts
Police CID boss cited for contempt of court
According to the affidavit in support of the contempt summons, the CID boss together with one officer at the Property Fraud Unit are allegedly meddling in the about 24 years Adjiriganor and Borteyman land dispute between Top Kings and the o...
DL News
General
International Bar Association announces first woman president in 20 years
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil would also be the second woman to hold the position in the Association’s 76-year history
DL News
Courts
Caprice robbery: Accused plead not guilty to charges
All five have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
GNA
Business
Petroleum Authority revokes licences of 30 Oil Marketing Companies
“The General Public is hereby warned that engaging with the affected OMCs is at their own risk."
DL News
Courts
Two granted GHC 50,000 bail over alleged COCOBOD recruitment fraud
Douglas Ofosu, student, and Wilfred Kwaku Boateng, businessman, were ordered by the Court presided over by Mrs Kizita Naa Kowah Quarshie, to get two common sureties.
GNA
Crime
Driver’s mate sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for robbery
The court presided over by Simon Gaga convicted the accused after he had pleaded guilty to the charges.
GNA
Courts
Scrap dealer sentenced 3 years for stealing from National Security
Jussif Adumbila, charged with stealing, pleaded guilty.
GNA
Courts
Trader grabbed over ¢250k theft
Ibrahim Amadu, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful entry, and two counts of stealing, pleaded not guilty to the offences.
GNA
Crime
Police reiterates warning on communication of prophecies
It prohibits the public communication of doomsday prophecies, particularly of deaths and harm and similar ones with the potential to lead to the breakdown of law and order.
myjoyonline
Courts
Pregnant woman, four others remanded over Caprice robbery
The pregnant woman involved is said to be the wife of a sixth member of the gang who is now at large.
DL News
Courts
Canadian girls’ case: Four kidnappers convicted, sentenced to 40 years in prison
On June 4, 2019, a gang accosted two Canadian ladies, who had hired the services of an Uber ride at their hostel at Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, assaulted them and forced them into a vehicle amid shooting.
GRAPHIC ONLINE
Courts
Bukom Banku and son granted GHC 50,000 bail each over stabbing incident
Having pleaded not guilty, both are facing charges of abetment of crime and of causing damage.
DL News