Europe
Mother accused of attempted murder after locking child in dog cage
The 32-year-old woman is accused of keeping her son in sub-zero temperatures and starving him.
BBC
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US
US: Disney employees, former judge among 108 arrested for alleged human trafficking operations
The suspects were arrested in a six-day undercover human trafficking operation.
CBS News
US
American Singer to pay ex-husband $1.32 M in alimony, $45K monthly in child support
The 39-year-old three-time Grammy winner is said to have agreed to pay the amount after two years of bitter negotiation.
DL News
Crime
Woman who faked pregnancy jailed for six years
Joana had conspired with two other people last week to fake her kidnap in Takoradi in the Western Region last week.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
This lecture argues that justice in Ghana must extend beyond courts into homes, schools, communities, and public institutions, where dialogue, fairness, and accountability are first learned and practised. It contends that a peaceful and sta...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Crime
Man held in Cape Coast after viral video assault of girlfriend
The suspect, Samuel Bills Acquah, was taken into custody after officers responded to a complaint about an alleged assault in Bakano, a community within the city.
DL News
Opinion
When the Machine Knows the Law: Artificial Intelligence, Superintelligence and the Future of Lawyers and Judges in Ghana
This article examines how artificial intelligence could transform Ghana’s legal profession and judiciary, particularly legal practice, employment, judicial decision-making and access to justice. It advocates responsible AI integration while...
HH Malcolm Bedzrah
Crime
Three arrested after gun battle in Northern Region kidnapping rescue
The men — Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi — were picked up during an intelligence-led operation centred on Bokpaba, a community on the Bimbilla–Yendi road.
DL News
Courts
Philippines ex-President arrested amid ICC arrest warrant
Duterte, 79, was detained upon landing at Manila’s international airport after returning from a campaign visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria: Binance official escapes custody
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan dual national, was arrested in February with his US colleague Tigran Gambaryan.
BBC
Courts
Mine worker jailed 14 years for defiling eight-year-old girl
The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Appiatu, convicted Kwadwo of defilement, contrary to Section 101 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 11 of Act 554
DL News
Courts
Man jailed 12 years after stealing trader’s foreign currencies at Aburaso
The court, presided over by Mr Jephthah Appau, sentenced him after the prosecution presented the facts of the case.
DL News
Courts
Joana Quaye seeks limits on children’s contact with Hajia4Reall in RNAQ divorce case
Mrs Quaye is asking the court to restrict the children’s contact with Hajia4Reall and to limit the periods during which Mr Quaye has access to them.
DL News
Africa
Blanket criminalisation of consensual sex between minors unconstitutional-Kenya court
In a landmark decision in Constitutional Petition No. E490 of 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that the blanket application of parts of the Sexual Offences Act to consensual adolescent relationships is unconstitutional.
DL News
Crime
Police arrest self-styled marriage counsellor over child abuse material
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George disclosed the news in a Facebook post on 8 March 2026.
DL News
Courts
45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
Ametame was charged on two counts of incest, contrary to Section 105 of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 as amended, and defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101 of the same Act.
GNA
General
‘Next of kin’ does not grant inheritance rights – Lawyer
He stressed that this could only be possible if the next of kin is listed in a Will as a beneficiary, holds a Power of Attorney, or is an immediate relative, such as a spouse or child.
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Courts
Motorbike rider jailed 10 years for defiling five-year-old boy
The convict, 23-year-old Baffour Kwakye, entered a guilty plea partway through the proceedings, prompting the court to deliver an immediate custodial sentence.
DL News
General
40 years of PNDCL 111: AWLA urges parliament to pass amendment bill urgently
In a press statement dated 17 November 2025, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Ghana described the 1985 law as “revolutionary” for its time but warned that it no longer reflects the structure of modern Ghanaian families
DL News
Crime
Father arrested after 13-year-old daughter dies following severe beating
According to early findings from the Weija Divisional Police Command, Isaac Adonteng allegedly subjected his daughter, Celestine Adonteng, to prolonged physical assault
DL News