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BoG declines Parliamentary summons over UT Bank, Unibank closure
The Bank of Ghana has said that the petitioners should use the right channels to ensure their grievances are resolved
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Implement free medical care for domestic violence victims — FIDA
The President of the Federation of Women Lawyers Ghana (FIDA), Mrs. Afua Adotey, has called on the government to rigorously implement the Domestic Violence Act, ACT 723.
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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
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Corruption-related complaint against La Bianca: OSP directs GRA to submit Integrity Plan
"The Special Prosecutor directs the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority to submit, on or before 31 December 2022, an Integrity Plan to the Office of the Special Prosecutor"
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Chief of Staff not unlawfully auctioning state properties – H. M. Wood
“As regards approval for auctions in the public sector, we must indicate that the function used to be performed by the Ministry of Finance during the days of the Provisional National Defense Council until 1993 when the function was taken ov...
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Treat citizens right before they show they have real power: Samson’s Take
NEDCO, VRA and Police, if you suspect someone has connected electricity illegally, follow the sections 93 and 94 procedures in the Criminal Procedure Act and go gather the evidence to collect your money and prosecute them.
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Report social media sexual harassments to Police
The Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) defines sexual harassment “as any unwelcome, offensive or importunate sexual advances or request made by an employer or superior officer or a co-worker, whether the worker is a man or woman.
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Supreme Court upholds death sentences of wife, her brother and another for husband’s murder
A five-member panel of the court, in the opinion of H.Kwofie (JSC) and comprising S.K.A. Asiedu, E.Y.Gaewu, Y.Darko Asare, and J.Bartels-Kodwo JJSC, rejected an appeal by three people convicted over the killing, including Karim’s wife. It f...
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
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Judges decide cases by law, not politics- Justice Kulendi
He said although judges, like all citizens, may have personal views, they are bound by oath to decide cases according to the law, the evidence and the facts presented before them.
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Daddy Lumba widowhood battle: Akosua Serwaa goes to Court of Appeal
In a notice of appeal, Ms Serwaah is challenging the entire judgment of the Kumasi High Court, contending that the trial court erred in rejecting and declaring inadmissible a marriage certificate she tendered in support of her claim.
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Gyakye Quayson trial: State to recall fifth witness
During cross-examination, Latif Oshenu, the fifth prosecution witness, pointed out that a page was missing from an exhibit he had previously submitted as evidence.
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Court ruling on re-collation flawed-Kwame Boafo Akuffo writes
The recent disputes about election declarations must be reconciled against the settled practice.
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Lying claimant loses out on £600,000
Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed the claim of Kirsty Williams-Henry after finding that she told repeated untruths about the scope of her injuries in order to seek £2.5m in damages.
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Lawyer Kpebu not sole owner of “Annotated Evidence Law of Ghana” but jointly owned-Court says
In the court’s judgment by Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo J.A., it was established per the Author Collaboration Agreement(ACA) that the words used in the agreement are clear and unequivocal that the parties intended to have work done in both...
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96-Year-old land dispute resolved - case travelled 1927-2023
The dispute, which started in 1927, was first adjudicated by the Native Tribunal of Prempeh I, the then Asantehene, who was ousted and exiled by the British in 1896, and later returned as Kumasihene in 1924.
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‘Verbal coup threats shouldn’t warrant arrests’ – Obed Asamoah
“There is a difference between speech and action. [If I were the Attorney General] I will take action only when there is evidence of preparation to carry out a coup. If somebody is only talking, I will just take it to be over-excitement. I...
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Litigation and Technology: Making the case for virtual courts in Ghana
Certainly, a virtual court in Ghana will benefit the courts/judicial system, clients, lawyers and the environment
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Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $130 million in discrimination suit
Tesla’s work environment has previously come under scrutiny over allegations of a workplace discrimination, labor rights violations and poor treatment of workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Court throws out motion to move jury to crime scene of murdered MP
An Accra High Court has thrown out a motion praying it to move a seven-member jury to the crime scene of murdered J.B Dankwah Adu, former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North.
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