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Africa
ECOWAS Court of Justice to launch electronic case management system
Currently cases are filed before the court through written applications addressed to the Registry in Abuja, Nigeria
DL News20 October 2021
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Assemblies of God latest to submit memo in support of anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The Assemblies of God Ghana church is declaring open support for the passage of the bill to protect the Ghanaian values and ensure proper sexual rights for the dignity of Ghanaians.
DL News19 October 2021
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The Law and Politics of Natural Black Hair: Marghuy on my mind.
Until my hair grew back and I found a permanent natural hair stylist (thank God they are now a dozen a dime), I answered such or similar questions daily from both males and females. Apparently, many admire natural black hair more than we ar...
DL News18 October 2021
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SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp illegal’
The mere threat of mass surveillance, even when secret, coupled with the lack of remedy, can constitute an interference with human rights, including the rights to privacy, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association.”
DL News15 October 2021
Courts
Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras
Personal data may be captured from people who are not even aware that the device is there, or that it records and processes audio and personal data
DL News14 October 2021
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Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
DL News14 October 2021
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Go to the Supreme Court if you are convinced-Foh-Amoaning dares Pro-LGBTQI+ Coalition
The Church of Pentecost indicated that it would campaign against Members of Parliament who oppose the anti-LGBT bill currently in Parliament.
DL News13 October 2021
Business
Newmont Akyem Mine presents over GH¢110 million dividend to gov’t for 2021 financial year
Mr Hardy expressed the Company’s appreciation to the government for the support.
DL News13 October 2021
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Parliament won’t disappoint Ghanaians in LGBTQI+ Bill passage— Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
We have nothing to hide because the issues are out there in the public space.
DL News13 October 2021
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Digitise Tax Clearance Certificate acquisition process at GRA – Legal practitioner urges
“If you take the Tax Clearance Certificate under contention, it is just a cedi you pay to get it but then if you look at the process it makes it difficult for people who want it to wait and so if the turnaround time is not respected then be...
DL News12 October 2021
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Cybersecurity service providers to be issued licenses
rs Owusu-Ekuful said in a 2020 publication on the cost of cybercrime, Cybersecurity Ventures reported the cost of cybercrime was estimated to reach six trillion dollars worldwide by the end of the year.
DL News11 October 2021
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Parliament has received over 124 memos on anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The bill known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country. Initiated by 20 members of Parliament, it seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy.
DL News11 October 2021
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Assumptions made in putting Constitution together have failed – Barker Vormawor
This time around, the Convener hoped for a document that will prioritize the people and equally distribute power among the three arms of government to ensure probity and accountability.
DL News11 October 2021
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Lack of understanding of tradition fueling Chieftaincy conflicts – Minister
Mr Kojo Kum called for stronger bonds and partnership among Traditional Authorities and government to bring development to the people.
DL News9 October 2021
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Mangortey: Passing anti-LGBTQI Bill will be suicidal
“A person who undermines these proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than 2,000 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not less than two mont...
DL News9 October 2021
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LGBTQI Bill Is Problematic – We’ll Revise It – Mahama Ayariga
“A person who undermines these proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than 2,000 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not less than two mont...
DL News9 October 2021
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Maps, conflicts hindering land titling in Ghana-Kwame Gyan
“Ghanaians have to understand that titling is not a process you can commence today and finish the same day. We must give ourselves the next 100 years so it can be done properly and well,
DL News8 October 2021
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Implement Act 767 to decentralize Lands Commission-Kwame Gyan
“If someone buys land at Ada or Dodowa, he or she has to come to 37 to get them registered. Similarly, if one buys just a plot of Land at Afram Plains, he has to send it to Koforidua,
DL News8 October 2021
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You need a lawyer when buying Land-Kwame Gyan
Mr. Gyan revealed that most land sellers intentionally change locality names and sell to people thus those purchasing land should be vigilan
DL News8 October 2021
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Opposing gay rights stance crowding good reasons-Kofi Abotsi
The Church whose members make up an estimated 10% of the country’s population has noted that parliamentarians are morally obliged to pass the laws that are of interest to the majority of Ghanaians.
8 October 2021