Courts
26 remanded in police custody for 6 days following violent clashes in Abetifi
The suspects, one of whom is female, are to reappear before the court on November 14, 2024.
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Crime
Mason jailed 8 years for defilement
Darf, who was charged with defilement, pleaded guilty to the offence.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Will Supreme Court charge chiefs for High crime for disobeying its orders in Elorm Kwami Gorni v AG?
Anybody, including the President or Vice President who fails to obey or carry out the terms of such an order commits a high crime and shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding ten years without the option of a fine per Article 2(4), (5)...
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Courts
Court orders OSP to release investigation caution, charge statements of Cecilia Dapaah and husband
The case revolves around the alleged theft of large sums of money from Dapaah’s residence. Botwe, who previously worked as a house help, requested these documents, claiming they were critical for her defense.
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Crime
Washing bay attendant jailed for defiling student in bush
The convict, Richard Amissah, popularly known as IGP, pleaded guilty with an explanation of the offence when he appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
GNA
General
Declaration of 4 vacant seats: Bagbin's ruling a bad precedent-Kwaku Azar
In his view, this ruling could set a troubling precedent that might discourage Members of Parliament (MPs) from considering their future political careers out of fear of punitive consequences.
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Crime
Businessman remanded for allegedly misappropriating $60,000
Denkyira, who faces stealing charges, pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Courts
Why the state opposed Barker-Vormawor bail application; Deputy AG explains
He noted that the opposition was grounded in legal principles.
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General
Over 140 galamsey cases before court: AG appeals for swift adjudication
According to him, this will ensure that Justice is done to these perpetrators for their acts, and thus called on the Chief Justice to direct Judges sitting on such cases to discharge them expeditiously.
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General
GBA Women and Minors Rights Committee educates Volta communities on rights
The training, organized in partnership with the Department of Gender, aimed to tackle important human rights issues, particularly those affecting vulnerable groups such as women and children.
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Business
Int'l arbitration rules unfavourable to Africa-AG Dame calls for reforms
Speaking at the International Bar Association’s annual conference in Mexico City, Dame expressed concern over the potential for abuse within the arbitration system due to the secrecy and finality of proceedings.
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Crime
University student jailed for defrauding woman on fake admission promise
Frank Anderson Junior pleaded guilty and appealed to the court to give him time to refund the money, however, the Court presided over by Madam Josephine Fosua Appiah, convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
General
Don’t go to court if you don’t have authentic, duly executed pink sheets- Afari-Gyan
“See that’s what we mean when we say elections are won at the polling station," he noted.
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Courts
Trader fined for possessing locally manufactured pistol, cartridges
Prince Atakora alias Kofi Atakora would serve a three-year jail term if he failed to pay the fine.
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Courts
Security man jailed 4 years for aiding theft
Paul Nelson, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and stealing unspecified sacks of bathroom sandals with an unknown value, pled guilty.
GNA
Crime
Alleged land guard remanded for swiping linguist, others with iron rods
Ayambire, a farmer and a member of notorious land guards operating in Danchira, has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, prohibition of activities of the land guard.
GNA
Courts
Court remands Imam for allegedly threatening to kill wife
Imam Mohammed Lanson Abubakar, 44, also known as Andre, pleaded not guilty to the offence, but was detained by the Court after the prosecution said he jumped an earlier police inquiry bail.
GNA
General
Medical practitioners must inform patients of drug side effect – Lawyer
According to him, if a doctor fails to inform a patient about possible side effects and the patient suffers as a result, the doctor can be held accountable.
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Crime
Retired pastor allegedly commits suicide
The deceased, believed to be in his early 70s and father of five, was discovered hanging on a mango tree in front of his house Wednesday morning at about 0530 hours.
GNA
General
Paternity Leave: Labour Act amendment to be promulgated this year
When passed, the law will among others introduce Paternity leave.
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