Crime
Bono Region: 14 illegal miners arrested in joint security operation
At the time of their arrest, some of the suspects were actively engaged in illegal mining along the Supre and Apampramu river of the district.
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US
Ex-United Nations employee sentenced for multiple rapes
The sentencing of a former United Nations communications specialist was punctuated by the tears and eloquence of some of his 13 sexual assault victims who said being drugged and raped by a man who had befriended them left them shattered.
ABC News
Supreme Court News
SC nominee touts the role of E-Justice in building investor confidence
According to him, the E-Justice and the E-Service have ensured the electronic filing of processes and services and thus boosted investor confidence in the Judiciary.
DL News
Courts
Agradaa granted GHC 50,000 bail, but remains in custody over charges at different court
Charged with one count of charlatanic advertisement and six counts of defrauding by false pretence under Act 29 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Agradaa has maintained a plea of not guilty in all her court appearances.
DL News
Africa
Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria court ends trial against IPOB separatist leader, orders his release
The Court of Appeal ordered Mr Kanu's release from the custody of the State Security Service (SSS), where the IPOB is being held since he was brought back to Nigeria.
Premium Times Nig
General
Exude integrity, patriotism, self-belief – Chief Justice tells youth
"Those are the values that will differentiate you from others and set you and our nation on the path to greatness,”
DL News
Business
Tax Evasion, failure to issue VAT invoices: GRA drags 48 businesses to court
They are therefore undergoing prosecution at the Tax Court for acting in contravention of Section 80 of the Revenue Administration Act, 2016(Act 915).
DL News
Courts
7 Nigerians picked by EOCO remanded by an Accra Circuit Court
They are Osas Vincent, Kennedy Anthony, Godson Iyan Inye, Junior Ayala Ariyo, Desmond Johnson, Andrew Gabriel, Ebedebi Ayaye Friday, and Williams Ogbemedia Idemudia alias chairman who is on the run
DL News
General
‘Galamsey’ fight: OccupyGhana wants gov’t to declare State of Emergency in mining areas
“We, therefore, request that you take immediate steps towards declaraing a state of emergency in every mining area in Ghana. In accordance with article 33(1) of the Constitution."
DL News
General
New legal year begins, Judiciary commits to adopt technology in access to justice delivery
The new legal year, the 65th, is on the theme, ‘Improving Access to Justice in a pandemic through the use of technology.’
DL News
General
What makes a good lawyer? – Ntrakwah(Esq) counsels potential practitioners
“You are all aware that the number of lawyers called each year to the Bar is on the ascendancy so this means that as lawyers, or potential lawyers, you must set yourselves apart.”
DL News
Others
Myanmar junta sentences Australian Economist to 3 years prison
Sean Turnell was sentenced alongside Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he served as an economic adviser prior to her overthrow last year.
The Diplomat
Others
Demand for Canadian legal talent remains high - Report
Robert Half’s Canadian Salary Guide 2023 notes that demand is high for legal professionals who can handle technology-related issues such as cybersecurity and who can use technology tools to cut costs.
RushHour Times
Courts
GIS boss sues Media General, Johnnie Hughes, another for defamation, seeks GHC 20m in damages
According to the particulars of the case filed at the High Court, Accra, Johnnie Hughes is said to have claimed the plaintiff is corrupt, vindictive, and unfit to fulfill his duties as Comptroller General of the Immigration Service.
DL News
Africa
Kenyan lawyer in ICC case linked to new president found dead
Paul Gicheru had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to all eight counts of interfering with witnesses in the case against William Ruto, who had been charged with involvement in violence after Kenya’s 2007 election that left more than 1,00...
AP News
Europe
Spain passes ‘only yes means yes’ sexual consent law
Under the new law, consent must be affirmative and cannot be assumed to have been given by default or silence.
The Guardian
Africa
Children are mothers' babies, but fathers maybes - Court ruling divides Kenyans
The appellant, Sylvanus Manuel Walutsachi, sued St. Mary's Mission Hospital in Kakamega accusing it of failure to detain the woman in question for choosing to leave with a different male companion.
kenyans.co.ke
Others
India: Court issues notice to state government on plea to limit weight of school bags carried by students
The plea has been filed with a concern about children's all round physical and mental health development.
Livelaw
Others
China’s ex-justice minister sentenced to death for corruption
Fu Zhenghua was accused of “taking advantage” of his position between 2005 and 2021, including accepting bribes totaling more than 117 million yuan (about $16.76 million) and “bending the law for personal gains.”
Anadolu Agency
Business
Team of Police, BoG officials arrest 76 persons over illegal forex trade
The suspects, mostly black market dealers are said to have carried out their operations without a licence from the Central Bank.
DL News