Africa
Zambians demand harsher penalties amid surge in child rape cases
Sparked by several harrowing reports, the protest reflected widespread anger over the brutality of the incidents—some of which resulted in the deaths of young victims.
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Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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KENNEDY’S HAIL MARY TO THE JUDGE-Thaddeus Sory writes
Some have argued that in Ghana, there was an orchestrated judicial scheme unfairly targeting Anas. However, few have highlighted the key differences between the court proceedings in the U.S. and Ghana.
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association intervenes to free unjustly detained lawyer in Imo State
Lilian had traveled to Owerri to facilitate the bail process for her sister when an unexpected and alarming situation unfolded. Instead of being allowed to carry out her legal duty, she found herself accused of kidnapping and taken into cus...
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Attorney-General nominates Xavier Sosu, Kasser-Tee, and Aziz Bamba to General Legal Council
According to a statement from the Attorney-General’s office, the nominations align with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960, and Paragraph 2(1)(d) of the First Schedule to the Act.
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Courts
Grant Ato Essien pardon-Lawyer petitions Mahama
Essien was sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra High Court after being found guilty of misappropriating over GH¢90 million in liquidity support that the Bank of Ghana had provided to Capital Bank.
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Facilitating Jury Trials: Prosecutors to file disclosures before arraignment of accused persons
Speaking on the LAW program, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, announced that this new system, particularly in jury trials, will better inform accused persons, enabling them to determine whether to plead guilty or not...
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Supreme Court halts sentencing of Akwatia MP by Koforidua High Court
This decision will remain in effect until a final determination is made on a motion challenging the High Court's ruling.
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Courts
Four Accra Academy students face court over viral assault incident
Among the four accused, only 21-year-old Richard Ninson is an adult. However, he was absent from the court proceedings. Ninson faces two charges of abetment of crime, specifically aiding in an assault.
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UCC Law faculty holds 12th Roll Call ceremony
His Lordship Justice John-Mark Nuku Alifo—a High Court judge in the Central Region—administered the oath to the new inductees.
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Courts
Estate developer granted bail in alleged land fraud targeting retired judge
Amoateng, who operates in estate development, allegedly enticed the retired judge into investing in a plot of land.
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Courts
Koforidua High Court issues bench warrant for Akwatia MP
The court's decision follows Kumi's failure to appear before the judge, despite being summoned.
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Courts
Number 12 case:Court dismisses charges against Nyantakyi as Anas fails to testify
The case, stemming from investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ exposé titled Number 12, was dropped after the prosecution repeatedly failed to present its key witness, including Anas himself.
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Courts
Court sets March 19 for contempt case against CSIR Governing Council members
The court has directed all parties to submit their written arguments within two weeks and has scheduled a March 19, 2025 ruling.
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Courts
Two jurors withdraw from Abesim murder trial
During the court session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the presiding judge, Justice Ruby Aryeetey, informed both the prosecution and defense that the foreman of the seven-member jury had formally submitted a letter to the court, requesting...
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Nigeria:Five men to die by hanging over 'witchcraft' murder
The victim, Dahare Abubakar, was brutally attacked while working on her farm, where the perpetrators beat and stabbed her to death.
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Ghana School of Law to establish permanent campus in Kumasi
This marks a pivotal moment for the institution as it transitions from being a tenant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to having its own dedicated campus.
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Mahama orders arrest and prosecution of Illegal miners in forest reserves
During the swearing-in ceremony for the third batch of ministers on Thursday, January 30, President Mahama assigned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, the Minister for the Interior, the Attorney General, and the Minister for Just...
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Courts
Three women remanded for alleged methamphetamine smuggling
The suspects were apprehended on January 20, 2025, by officers from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) after authorities reportedly discovered the drugs hidden in two suitcases.
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Courts
GHc10m defamation case: Court turns town Kan Dapaah's prayer for cost, adjourns to Feb.28
At the court session on Monday, January 27, 2025, Kan Dapaah’s legal counsel, Bright Otchere Adjekum, requested that costs be imposed on the defendant.
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