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MPs ought not be appointed ministers of state-Sam Okudzeto
He argued that legislation is a full-time job and that such a practice sins against the constitutional principle of '“checks and balances.”
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Yaw Sarpong Boateng elected Vice Chairperson of African Network of Information Commissions
This is a noteworthy achievement for Ghana that underscores the nation’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
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Tech
5 Must-Have Legal Tech Tools Empowering Small Law Firms
With the advent of legal tech solutions, law firms now have access to a range of tools designed to streamline their operations and enhance their competitiveness
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Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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Supreme Court News
It’s unconstitutional for teachers to go on strike – Child Rights Int’l drags GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT to Supreme Court
In the end, the Supreme Court established that workers, including teachers, have a right to unionize as well as to strike and cannot grant the plaintiff’s relief.
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Europe
London magistrate guilty after 'out of control' dog involved in dangerous attack
The attack left another dog dead and its owner injured
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General
ICC International Court of Arbitration expands arbitrator training programme to African lawyers
The one-year training programme offers arbitration practitioners the chance to train as arbitrators
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Europe
Arbitrator jail sentence and ban raises questions in ‘highly unusual’ case
Stampa was found guilty of contempt for his role as arbitrator in an international contract dispute which centred on an alleged breach of contract against the government of Malaysia
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Courts
Accountant in GH¢2.4m tax evasion case files for bail
Adedina’s lawyers filed a plea for bail after the court remanded him until his first appearance on January 4, 2024.
GNA
Courts
GHC 10 m Defamation suit; Vormawor insists that Kan Dapaah made monetary, other offers to him
In his Statement of Case signed by Justice Srem-Sai of the Praetorium Solicitors, Oliver is thus praying the Honourable Court to make a declaration in that regard and offer him damages, costs, and any other orders it may deem fit.
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Courts
Accountant hauled to court for allegedly falsifying GRA receipts
Michael allegedly managed to acquire these properties by forging 39 Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) official payment receipts of BMG Infrastructure Limited.
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Courts
Court remands accountant for unauthorized attempt to collect tax for GRA
Investigations uncovered that the accused had been forging the GRA official receipts.
GNA
Europe
UK: Magistrate removed from office after withholding ‘important information’
Sabrina Malik, of the Southern Derbyshire Local Justice area, told a fellow magistrate she had not disclosed information about a close relative during her most recent application to become a magistrate.
Law Society Gazette
Supreme Court News
There are no political judges in Ghana – Justice Kwofie
"There are no political judges. It’s dangerous to describe a judge as political," he said
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Africa
SA parliament suspends opposition leader Malema, other MPs for a month
The parliament's powers and privileges committee found them guilty of contempt of parliament for storming the stage during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address in February.
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Courts
Court jails three Cameroonians over immigration and documentation crimes
Tibab Beltus Mbachick, Mbaku Ransson, Mba Dieudonne Akuro were fined GH¢4,000 each and they are to serve a month’s imprisonment each.
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General
Prof Justice Date-Bah honored by UPSA Law: How the CJ, AG, and GBA described the legal luminary
"His journey has been marked not only by intellectual brilliance but deep-seated empathy for the individuals whose lives are affected by the decisions by the decisions rendered from the hallowed spaces that he worked for," the Chief Justice...
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Africa
Uganda: Magistrate remanded for allegedly sitting exams for girlfriend
According to prosecutors, Ssemongerere entered the law center using a fake Identity card and documents bearing an alias, Antony Mukisa, allegedly signed by the Academic Registrar.
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Africa
South African police generals charged with corruption in recruitment scandal
The trio were part of a selection panel that was responsible for conducting interviews and recommending candidates for advertised positions in 2016.
AllAfrica
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court declares as unconstitutional government's directive for Domelevo’s forced leave
CDD and eight other Civil Society Organizations filed a writ at the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional and governance implications of the President’s action.
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