US
Biden expected to nominate first black woman to Supreme Court
She would replace the liberal justice, Stephen Breyer, who is expected to retire at the end of the current Supreme Court term in June.
BBC
Results for "Law on unexplained wealth"
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Crime
153 kids rescued from child labour in 2021 – Challenging Heights
Challenging Heights, a non-government organisation, based in the Central Region, says it rescued a total of 153 children in 2021 who were engaged in child slavery, forced work or domestic servitude in the coastal communities of Ghana.
Europe
Mastercard fined £31.5m over illegal UK prepaid cards cartel
Five payment companies including Mastercard have been fined a total of more than £33m for operating illegal cartels when providing prepaid cards for local authorities to distribute to vulnerable people.
Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
Crime
Alleged financial malpractice: Church chairman arrested
He has been accused of diverting church funds into the accounts of a private company that he created with his own people.
GNA
Crime
Mother, daughter arrested for selling ‘Wee Toffees’ in Tamale
The suspects are said to have been selling the ‘Wee Toffees’ to pupils in various schools and a section of the general public in the Tamale metropolis.
GraphicOnline
Business
Demand Tax Clearance Certificates before renewing members’ licenses – GRA to Professional bodies
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wants the Governing Councils of Professional Bodies to demand Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) from their members before the renewal of their licenses.
DL News
Africa
Same-sex couples in Namibia lose court bid over spouses
A panel of three judges has dismissed an application by same-sex couples in Namibia for their foreign spouses to live and work in the country.
BBC
Crime
Police pledge to continue fight against crime despite attacks
The Ghana Police Service has pledged that it will not renege on its efforts in the fight against crime in the country, despite recent attacks on some personnel of the Service.
DL News
General
Directive on prophecies: You lack what it takes to legislate prophecy-Agyin Asare to Police
The Founder and Head of the Perez Chapel, Bishop Charles Agyin Asare has cautioned the Ghana Police Service against what he believes to be an attempt by the latter to legislate prophecies in Ghana.
General
31st December prophecy directive: Police to prosecute ‘recalcitrant’ prophets
Additionally, the Service reiterates that it is not against religious practices or the performance of religious doctrines and beliefs such as prophecies.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Asia
CCTVs in spas & parlours will hit right to relax: Indian High Court
In this case, the notification issued by the government contemplates installation of CCTV cameras only at the entry and exit points.
TIMES OF INDIA
Africa
Senegal rejects attempt to toughen anti-gay laws
The bill would have lengthened the term to a maximum of 10 years and led to a threefold increase in the maximum fines.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Stop misleading the public: Your prosecution not related to 2022 budget concerns-AG to Ato Forson
On December 23, 2021, the Attorney general filed charges against a former Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Ajumako Enyam Essiam, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and two others for causing financial loss to the state.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Headteacher whose students drowned after working on his farm to reappear before court
However, reports from Accra-based Citi News suggests that the families of the deceased students are requesting that the headmaster be pardoned.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Asia
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai convicted for taking part in Tiananmen vigil
They were among thousands who defied a ban and took part in a vigil last June commemorating the 1989 crackdown at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
BBC
General
Road Traffic Indiscipline: Court issues warrant for arrest of Nhyiaeso MP, another
Hon. Dr. Stephen Amoah was arrested with six others yesterday, December 7, 2021, for flouting the Road Traffic Regulation during a special exercise by the Ghana Police Service.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
Ms Suu Kyi faces 11 charges in total, which have been widely condemned as unjust. She has denied all charges.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Parliament approves 2022 Budget despite Minority Caucus boycott
The First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei Owusu also counted himself as an MP, hence, giving the Majority Caucus 138 members to pass the votes.
DL News
Africa
Botswana court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex
Laws outlawing same-sex relations exist in majority of the 54 African countries.