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Anti-LGBTQI cases: Judicial Service responds to 'delay' comments
In a statement issued on September 13, 2024, the Judicial Service noted that as of August 31, 2024, the parties had not submitted their memorandum of issues for trial.
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Crime
Operator remanded for allegedly siphoning aviation fuel
Codjoe, a 37-year-old aviation operator, allegedly carried out the act with two other accomplices, Seth, and Enoch, who are still at large.
GNA
Courts
Accountant jailed for stealing GH₵40k Ghana Police Church money
Edward Unicorn, 32, told the court that he used the money to wager bets and asked for the court to grant him bail to work and pay it off.
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Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GH¢260K
This follows the issuance of a bench warrant for their arrest by an Accra Circuit Court on August 21, 2024.
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Courts
3 chainsaw operators in court for illegal logging
The accused persons were Prince Owusu, 38 years, residing at Abesim, Ransford Solomon, 36 years, also resident of Benu Nkwanta and Johnson Berko, 20 years, also residing at Kyiridua, all in the Sunyani Municipality.
GNA
Crime
Suspect in school stabbing incident arrested; bereaved family demands justice
The tragic incident occurred on Monday, September 2, when Edward, 18, was reportedly stabbed in the chest during an altercation with a fellow student on campus.
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Publish marriage banns on social media, websites adding prospective spouses’ pictures-Miss Cofie
According to her, this should be done on websites and social media pages of churches as well as those of the Registrar General’s Department and Assemblies to reach as many people as possible for any caveator to exercise his right on the sam...
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Crime
One more person granted bail in alleged forged will case
Saeed Salia, the third accused person, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢120,000 with three sureties one of whom must be a civil servant with a monthly salary of not less than GH¢1,500.
GNA
Courts
Complainant weeps as court frees man on fraud charges
The court presided over by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, at the end of Mensah’s trial, acquitted him on two charges of defrauding by false pretences.
GNA
Business
Gov't committed to reducing inefficiencies, enhancing tax compliance- Osei-Asare
According to her, this aligns with the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy laid out by the ministry.
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Business
Deploy auditors as officers for election 2024- Barima Yaw Kodie to IAA
He believes involving auditors in the electoral process would enhance the accuracy and integrity of the election results.
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General
Give PIAC prosecutorial powers- CSO rep
The committee currently relies on Parliament for enforcement, a system that has not effectively deterred the misuse of oil revenues.
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Writers should adopt collective licensing to safeguard IPs-Justice Poku Adusei
According to him, such creators should collaborate with Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) to make this a reality. CMOs are entities that handle licensing, royalty collection, and distribution of payments to creators and copyright h...
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19 pubs, others fined GH¢475,000 for flouting public smoking law
The facilities including pubs, night clubs, and recreational centres located in Greater Accra and Central Regions were sanctioned to pay GH¢25,000 each.
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Courts
Okyehene Secretary sues Hopeson Adorye over ‘Agyapadie’ book
He is further praying the court to order the defendants to retract the statements.
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Courts
Tobinco Pharmaceuticals wins court case over alleged fake drugs importation
An Accra High Court, presided over by Her Ladyship, Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, exonerated the Company in a ruling dated July 29, 2024.
GNA
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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
Farmer jailed for attempting to offer son for sale
He was charged for trading a person contrary to section 2 (1) of the Human Trafficking Act 694 of 2005, pleaded guilty to the offence and asked the court to forgive him.
GNA
Courts
KNUST VC term extension faces another legal challenge
Mr. Isaac Mensah has filed an interim injunction application in response to a previous lawsuit from a university alumnus. This case is set to be heard on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
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CHRAJ writes to President : Calls for signing of Anti-Witchcraft Bill
It notes that signing this bill will strengthen the protection of vulnerable individuals and enhance Ghana's human rights reputation.
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