Europe
UK court faults Home Office for unlawful act in Ghanaian health worker Visa extension case
The charity Ramfel, alongside Cecilia Adjei, a UK-based Ghanaian healthcare worker and mother of two, led the legal challenge.
DL News
Results for "new Bar Scale of fees"
2993 results.
Courts
Understanding the High Court Ruling on Ato Forson’s Applications in the Criminal Trial
The court delivered its ruling by first giving the history of the case and then proceeding to address the legal framework of its jurisdiction in criminal matters.
DL News
General
The UG School of Law qualifies for quarterfinals of ICC Moot Court contest
The school has, by this feat, been ranked among the top 27 teams out of 83 as the only Ghanaian school and one of just two African teams to reach this stage.
DL News
Courts
Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
GNA
Crime
JB Danquah murder trial: Ongoing juror strike forces adjournment to June 10
Asiedu is expected to resume his evidence in chief by then before Justice Lydia Osei-Maafo at the High Court.
DL News
Crime
3 in trouble for allegedly stealing money belonging to medical officer
Philip Kodzi, who purportedly stole $9,000, £4,400 and €700, belonging to the medical officer, was charged with stealing, and he pleaded not guilty.
GNA
General
You Don't Need More than $50 to Marry in Ghana
Contrary to popular belief, research from MarryRight Ghana indicates that the administrative cost of a legal marriage in Ghana is quite affordable, making it accessible to all, including those with modest incomes.
DL News
Courts
No need to seek additional demolition permit from Supreme Court – Lawyer
She explained that once the court has granted judgment and the order for recovery of possession the court is responsible for ensuring that all required documents and proper notice are served.
myjoyonline
Tech
GPT OpenAI Launches Advanced AI Model GPT-4o with Enhanced Features
OpenAI has launched GPT-4o, an advanced AI model with improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and multilingual support, featuring enhanced voice and video capabilities that could challenge existing tech giants in the AI space.
DL News
Business
EOCO Boss elected Chair of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa
Her election took place during the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, hosted in Accra, Ghana.
DL News
General
Processes advanced for de-vesting of vested lands as Review Committee submits report
The report, presented to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has recommended the establishment of a committee made up of representatives from the Lands Commission, landowners, and land users.
DL News
Courts
Man accused of GH¢65,739 police recruitment scam granted bail
Ansong, who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the charge of fraud.
GNA
Courts
Court dismisses injunction against NBA for approving registration of 14 new GM crops
The court presided over by Her Ladyship, Justice Barbara Tetteh-Charway in dismissing the application on Tuesday April 30, 2024, acknowledged the NBA’s diligence in executing its statutory mandate
myjoyonline
General
GIMPA Law Faculty Appointed to Prestigious U.S. University Positions
Two faculty members of the school's law faculty have been selected for visiting professorships at notable American law schools, reflecting GIMPA's increasing contribution to global legal education.
DL News
Courts
Truck driver jailed six months over train accident on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
Appearing before the Juapong Circuit Court on Friday, Mr. Dzidotor pleaded guilty to three out of four counts of the charges that were levelled against him.
DL News
Courts
Electoral Commission staff and student remanded over alleged theft of biometric devices and laptops
The three employees—Philip Tetteh, a laborer; Benjamin Fienyi, a security guard; and Joseph Blackson Adamadze, a database administrator—have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and theft.
DL News
General
We need modern archive centre to store court records – Chief Justice
She said that would ensure easy retrievals whenever citizens and court users needed them.
GNA
Courts
Ghana's Judiciary Reforms: Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Become Family Courts in May
Ghana's judicial system has announced the rebranding of its Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Family Courts effective May 6, 2024, aiming to encompass a broader range of family law matters including adoption and child maintenance.
DL News
Europe
SQE marking fiasco: 175 candidates wrongly told they failed exam
The 6,262 candidates who sat the SQE1 exam in January received their results on 14 March. However, it emerged today that an error saw 175 candidates wrongly told they failed either the first or second part of SQE1.
The Law Society Gazette
Business
Revise 41-year-old GNPC law-PIAC
According to the Committee, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Law, 1983 (PNDCL 64), is no longer fit for the Corporation’s operations today as well as the nation’s thriving energy sector.
DL News