Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 6-8, 2024
The particular cases up for consideration include civil motions and appeals scheduled for first and second sessions at the court
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Results for "Business and Human Rights"
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General
Occupy Ghana, other want parliament to pass law prohibiting mining in forest reserves
According to them, doing this would mean revoking the Environmental Protection(Mining in Forest Reserves Regulations(LI 2462) and the power it gives the president in this regard.
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Africa
Ugandan court fines US couple for child cruelty
The compensation resulted from a plea deal, which led to the court dropping charges of aggravated trafficking and torture
BBC
Africa
Liberia: Court orders release of former Chief Justice from police detention
Her release from police custody comes amid reports that she and three other members of her household have been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and making false statements to law enforcement officers.
Front Page Africa
US
US: Texas women denied abortions sue state
The Texas law is one of the strictest in the country and like many other US states with a near-blanket ban, it only allows doctors to perform abortions for women with grave health risks.
DW
Africa
Nigeria: Rivers State gives women right to share family property
“I don’t know why it’s a taboo; because you’re a girl, because you’re a woman, you’re not entitled to inherit what belongs to your father."
The Nation
General
Inheritance rights: Duration of marriage before death of spouse immaterial – Minkah-Premo
e big question of whether the mothers of children who were not married to the fathers can benefit, unfortunately, in this current draft, no provision is made for it…..if you look at Article 22, it talks about spouses, it doesn’t talk about...
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General
Demand rent cards in addition to receipts from Landlords – Rent Control Department
“Because government has fixed the road the landlord is increasing rent: you cannot do that. Even though you pay your tax. What you have to do is to come to the Rent Control for reassessment
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Courts
BoG wins arbitration against Sibton Switch Systems Limited
On the assumption of power of a new government in 2016(NPP), the new management of the Bank of Ghana was sworn in
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General
Chief Imam’s spokesperson commends Akufo-Addo for stance on same-sex marriage
The spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has commended President Akufo-Addo for his commitment not to legalise same-sex marriage.
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Opinion
Oral Team: Legal Powers and Legal Limitations
The article examines the legal framework and limitations surrounding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Preparatory Team established by Ghana’s President-Elect John Dramani Mahama. It concludes that while ORAL's evidence-gathering activi...
Richard Nii Amarh
Courts
Wontumi’s agents operated mining equipment in Tano Nimiri forest – Investigator tells court
Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the fourth prosecution witness in the case, maintained that evidence gathered during investigations linked Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, to the alleged illegal mining operations.
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General
Judges seek better conditions and stronger protection
AMJG President Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu said magistrates and judges were managing heavy caseloads despite shortages that affected both their professional duties and personal lives.
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Crime
Police operations disrupt robbery gangs, recover firearms nationwide
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu said the operations were carried out with support from regional commanders after intelligence teams were deployed to monitor suspected criminal networks.
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General
Chief Justice urges Judicial Service staff, management to work together
He said the effective administration of justice depends not only on judges, but also on the commitment, professionalism and cooperation of all staff within the Service.
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Courts
Pay ‘side-chick’ GH¢40k as damages – Court of Appeal affirms High Court decision against man
A three-member panel held that Benjamin Yeboah Anokye’s conduct provided sufficient evidence that he had promised to marry Priscilla Atsu, despite his denial and his claim that he was already married under the ordinance.
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General
GTEC, CLET propose single accreditation pathway for law programs under reform
At a meeting in Accra, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and the Council for Legal Education and Training agreed on a proposed unified accreditation model for Bachelor of Laws and Legal Professional Training programmes.
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Courts
Court remands pastor, mother and another over alleged attempt to bury baby alive
The accused are Richmond Frimpong, also known as Prophet, Beatrice Agyapongmaa, the child’s mother, and Emmanuel Appiah. A fourth suspect, Donkor, is said to be on the run.
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Business
BoG warns banks and fintechs over disability inclusion deadline
In a fresh notice, the central bank made clear that compliance with its Directive on Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities is not optional and that institutions that fall short could face administrative punishment.
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Others
Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in Coordinated US-Israeli Airstrikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead following joint US and Israeli airstrikes that struck hundreds of sites in Iran. The attacks have triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East and prompted international condemnation an...
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