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General
AG inaugurates committee to develop first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
Charged to deliver in three months, the committee is co-chaired by Mr. Dame and the Commissioner of CHRAJ Mr. Joseph Whittal.
DL News7 July 2022
General
AG to train RTI Commission staff on prosecution of offenders
The Commission has secured a fiat from the Office of the Attorney General relative to the prosecution of offenders under Act 989.
DL News7 July 2022
Crime
Ghana extradites Nigerian to face charges in US over bank fraud
Between January 2014 to October 2016, Adeleke worked as an administrator for an online shop, called Shadow.info where compromised credit numbers and personally identifiable information was sold.
DL News6 July 2022
Courts
Kasoa ritual murder trial: Court to empanel new set of jury
Charged with conspiracy and murder, the two boys (a 15-year-old minor and an 18-year-old young teenager) are being tried for killing 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdallah in April 2021.
DL News6 July 2022
General
Deaths from terrorist attacks continue to rise despite marginal decline in attacks
Terrorist attacks have in recent times been widespread in the West African region
DL News5 July 2022
General
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Mali, Burkina Faso
The sanctions were lifted after military leaders presented a proposal for a 24-month transition to democratic rule and a new constitution that would lead to elections in March 2024.
DL News4 July 2022
Courts
Bullion van case: Judge warns prosecution as they fail to file witness statements for fifth time
The four are facing charges of attempting to commit robbery and abetment of crime.
DL News1 July 2022
General
New High Court established at Sowutuom
The Sowutuom High Court is expected to begin operations on Monday, July 4, 2022.
DL News1 July 2022
Crime
Day two of Arise Ghana demo: man arrested for allegedly possessing weapon
“The Police have spotted a demonstrator, Joshua Akamba with a weapon among the crowd of demonstrators gathered around the El-WakStadium, today, 29th June 2022.
DL News29 June 2022
Crime
29 arrested over Arise Ghana demonstration, organisers to be put before court
The protest turned chaotic after a clash between police officers and protestors, Tuesday afternoon. Footages shared on platforms showed both protestors and policemen with various levels of injuries.
DL News29 June 2022
Courts
Police officer remanded for allegedly defrauding 43 persons in enlistment scam
Prosecutors said he was arrested on May 26, 2022, while attempting to defraud another victim.
DL News24 June 2022
Courts
Opuni’s Criminal trial: High Court dismisses motion for stay of proceedings
Dr. Opuni and Agongo, the CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited, are on trial for allegedly engaging in illegalities in a series of fertilizer transactions which the Attorney-General (A-G) says caused a financial loss of GH¢271.3 million to the sta...
DL News23 June 2022
General
Language of criminal code is an Old Testament approach to handling crime, says Seth Awuku
He spoke to host Samson Lardy Anyenini on The Law programme, discussing community sentencing as an alternative to custodial sentencing.
DL News20 June 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing June 21-22, 2022
The particular cases up for consideration relate to civil motions, civil appeals, a writ, and a criminal appeal, all invoking the Original Jurisdiction and Appellate Jurisdiction of the Court.
DL News20 June 2022
General
Applicants for driver's licence to produce eye testing results from ophthalmologists, Optometrists –DVLA
Mr Semevo said that the law regarding this requirement has been in place for a while however the Authority currently seeks to change its implementational approach
DL News15 June 2022
Crime
Police officer arrested with 84 parcels of suspected Indian Hemp, 2 officers promoted
According to a police statement, the officer in question was chased after he refused to stop when he was signaled to do so by offices on duty.
DL News15 June 2022
General
There hasn't been enough push for community sentencing – Martin Kpebu
Over the years, stakeholders in the justice delivery system (the likes of CHRAJ and POS Foundation) have called for non-custodial sentencing, especially for offenders of petty crime.
DL News13 June 2022
Crime
Police officer interdicted for smoking suspected narcotic substance
“Investigation is ongoing and the Sergeant will be taken through the necessary disciplinary and legal action.
DL News10 June 2022
Courts
Payment for ambulances : Ato Forson did not do the authorization – 2nd Prosecution witness
Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and two others; Dr. Sylvester Anemana and businessman, Richard Jakpa have been charged by the state for causing financial loss over the importation of 30 ambulances out a total of 200.
DL News10 June 2022
Courts
Air Condition Specialist sentenced 45 years to jail over robbery
Edem Morkli will serve 15 years for robbery, 15 years for conspiracy to commit crime and 15 years for causing harm, all to run concurrently.
GNA9 June 2022