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Repealed laws of Ghana, 2020
When a law is repealed, it is no longer a reliable point of reference for the courts
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Copa America can go ahead in Brazil, court rules
Judges held an emergency session on Thursday to consider requests to halt the competition because of the coronavirus pandemic
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General
KATH surgeons protest unsafe theatre; call on gov’t to fix it
Surgeons at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi are protesting over the unsafe theatre used for surgeries.
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There’s still Covid-19 ban on public gatherings – Police to #FixTheCountry protesters
The police has reminded organisers of the #FixTheCountry protest that there is still a ban on public gatherings as part of the coronavirus pandemic protocols.
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US
George Floyd: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year.
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Europe
Turkey’s withdrawal from women violence treaty goes to court
Istanbul, Turkey – With a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on March 20, Turkey’s exit from the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence was sudden but not u...
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Courts
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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Courts
Man jailed 12 years after stealing trader’s foreign currencies at Aburaso
The court, presided over by Mr Jephthah Appau, sentenced him after the prosecution presented the facts of the case.
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Courts
Man imprisoned 10 years for defiling seven-year-old boy
Elyasu Kunateh was convicted by the Wa High Court after a full trial.
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Courts
Joana Quaye seeks limits on children’s contact with Hajia4Reall in RNAQ divorce case
Mrs Quaye is asking the court to restrict the children’s contact with Hajia4Reall and to limit the periods during which Mr Quaye has access to them.
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Africa
Blanket criminalisation of consensual sex between minors unconstitutional-Kenya court
In a landmark decision in Constitutional Petition No. E490 of 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that the blanket application of parts of the Sexual Offences Act to consensual adolescent relationships is unconstitutional.
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Courts
Driver remanded over alleged defilement of 12-year-old girl
The accused, Philip Asare, is to remain in custody until 7 May 2026, when he is expected to return before the court.
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Crime
Western North: Mother arrested for allegedly cutting off daughter's toe
The suspect, 31-year-old Vivian Anto of Sefwi Proso, has been arrested and is in police custody while investigations continue.
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Courts
Koforidua woman jailed 12 years over acid attack that killed partner
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, 26 March 2026, after the court rejected an earlier plea-bargain recommendation that proposed a 10-year term.
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Crime
Police arrest self-styled marriage counsellor over child abuse material
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George disclosed the news in a Facebook post on 8 March 2026.
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Europe
Nursery worker guilty of abusing toddlers in Bristol
Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston near Bath, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court of two counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration.
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Courts
45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
Ametame was charged on two counts of incest, contrary to Section 105 of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 as amended, and defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101 of the same Act.
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Crime
Two sisters arrested over alleged assault on 12-year-old in Accra
The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday 30 December 2025. The girl’s mother reported the matter to the Accra Regional Police Command after arriving at the station with her daughter, who had visible signs of assault.
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‘Next of kin’ does not grant inheritance rights – Lawyer
He stressed that this could only be possible if the next of kin is listed in a Will as a beneficiary, holds a Power of Attorney, or is an immediate relative, such as a spouse or child.
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Courts
Motorbike rider jailed 10 years for defiling five-year-old boy
The convict, 23-year-old Baffour Kwakye, entered a guilty plea partway through the proceedings, prompting the court to deliver an immediate custodial sentence.
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