Crime
Abesim murder case adjourned due to absence by jurors
Richard is standing trial for murdering two minors and keeping their bodies in a refrigerator at Abesim, near Sunyani.
DL News
Results for "Address to mark 30 years of Referendum 1992"
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General
I dream of a modern public legal service-Godfred Dame
Speaking at the commissioning of the Law House in Accra today, Mr. Dame mentioned that the completion of the project represents a giant step toward realizing that dream.
DL News
Crime
Police arrest two over alleged genital disappearances at Ada Kasseh
The allegation led to a mob attack on Mr Abubakr Tanko, an Ivorian who was accused by the two of causing the disappearance of their manhoods.
GNA
Supreme Court News
IMANI files fresh suit against appointment of security heads; withdraws old one
As such, the plaintiffs have withdrawn the old, and the same struck off by the Supreme Court.
DL News
Asia
SK Group Heir Ordered to Pay $11 Million in Divorce Settlement
A South Korean court has ordered Chey Tae-won, heir to the SK Group conglomerate, to pay approximately $11 million in alimony and transfer shares worth about $640,000 to his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, following their divorce
DL News
Courts
Palace guard granted GH¢10K bail over illegal possession of police, military accoutrements
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence, and he would reappear before court on June 19.
GNA
US
American tourist to pay $9,000 fine for bullets in backpack
Wenrich is among five American tourists detained in recent months due to ammunition discovered in their luggage.
DL News
Crime
Guard on bail over illegal possession of police uniform
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence and he was ordered by the court to make his next appearance on June 19, 2024.
GNA
General
CJ swears in newly elected executives of Kayayei Justice Club
The induction ceremony took place last Tuesday in Accra, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of young women through legal education and leadership opportunities.
DL News
Supreme Court News
SC gives AG 7 days to file Statement of Case in IMANI suit against removal of security heads
Supreme Court Correspondent, Richard Osei Boateng reports that when the case was called on May 23, the Attorney General asked the court for more time to file its responses.
DL News
Courts
Boankra Inland Port Concession: APSL drags Ministry, GSA to arbitration, demands $3.6Bn
The claimant avers that the termination by the ministry acting through the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has prevented it from entering the site and controlling any of its materials, construction plant, stores, etc.
DL News
US
Whistleblower jailed in Australia for leaking vital military documents
This decision came after legal setbacks dashed his defense strategy.
DL News
General
Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
DL News
Africa
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, prompting President Faure Gnassingbe to call for further deliberations and a subsequent vote in parliament.
DL News
Europe
Polish national arrested for alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President on behalf of Russia
Prosecutors claim that his actions were aimed at assisting Russian special services in planning a potential assassination of President Zelenskyy.
DL News
Europe
Britain's only transgender judge resigns, citing politicization of judiciary
The 54-year-old transitioned in the 1990s, and she became the UK’s first practicing trans barrister and judge
DL News
General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
GARIA
Europe
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.
The Law Society Gazette
Courts
Housekeeper sentenced for preparing to commit robbery
Elijah Nagbo pleaded guilty with an explanation and was convicted and sentenced accordingly.
GNA
General
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where police seized billions in cash and assets.
BBC