Search results for "Criminal justice"

4042 results.

General
CHRAJ says it resolved 95% of cases received in 2021
A majority of these cases were related to the Commission's human rights mandate
DL News15 March 2022
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers vote: Parliament should have put in amicus brief – Martin Kpebu
“Parliament being a huge constituency in this matter; a huge stakeholder, I think we should have heard from Parliament. The central theme of this suit was going to affect Parliament,” he explained.
DL News12 March 2022
General
Constitution is clear on Deputy Speaker’s right to vote – President Akufo-Addo
The President's comments are a reaction to a Supreme Court ruling on the matter of Deputy Speakers having the right to vote while presiding in Parliament.
DL News10 March 2022
General
SC unanimous ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker: Shocking but not surprising-John Mahama
In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama also described the ruling as “An unfortunate interpretation for convenience that sets a dangerous precedent of judicial interference in Parliamentary procedure for the future.”
DLN10 March 2022
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers’ right to vote in accord with International best practices-Attorney General
“In England, it is the same. In America, it is the same. In Australia, Canada, everywhere it is the same. Even in Kenya, South Africa, it is the same."
DLN9 March 2022
Courts
Substituted service of Assin North MP: SC dismisses Tsikata’s objection
The Court has thus ordered Hon. Quayson to file all processes on or before March 16, 2022, and adjourned the case accordingly to the said date.
DLN8 March 2022
General
Imbibe ethical principles-Legal practitioner to 499 inducted GSL students
A private Legal practitioner, Mrs. Sheila Minka-Premo has charged the 499 newly inducted students of the Ghana School of Law to imbibe ethical principles such as honesty, confidentiality, integrity, and fairness in order to become ethical l...
DLN8 March 2022
Courts
AG presents 11 names for consideration as Court of Appeal Justices
Among the names for consideration are Justices from the High Court, people from academia, and prominent lawyers.
DL News7 March 2022
General
Purported rejection of 2022 Budget: SC sets March 16 on Sky’s suit
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Supreme Court panel presided by Justice Jones Dotse adopted and set down a joint memorandum of issues by both parties for determination.
DL News2 March 2022
Courts
Occupancy of ‘Light Industrial area’: Court orders Lands Commission to approve Shabib Motors application
The High Court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Anthony Oppong JA has ordered the Lands Commission to approve the application by SHABIB MOTORS LTD for the grant of the unnumbered plot situated opposite Manet Court at Tema Motorway Ind...
DL News2 March 2022
Courts
21 new Circuit Court judges appointed
In accordance with article 148 of the 1992 Constitution, they were appointed by the Chief Justice, acting on the advice of the Judicial Council.
DL News1 March 2022
Courts
Businessman secures injunction against A Plus
After the court proceeding on Monday, February 21, 2022, counsel for the plaintiff, Justice Abdulai advised the general public to be circumspect and desist from republishing the alleged defamatory comments.
DL News24 February 2022
Courts
$10.2m tax liabilities: Court dismisses appeal against GRA
In a ruling, the court presided over by Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, held that the appeal filed by Perseus was unsuccessful because the company failed to demonstrate that the Commissioner-General erred in applying the tax laws regarding the t...
GRAPHIC ONLINE23 February 2022
Africa
Unmarried police can’t fall pregnant – Nigeria court
Justice Inyang Ekwo said he found no compelling reason “to disrupt the discipline of the force”.
BBC22 February 2022
Courts
KNUST lecturer faces fresh charges, remanded over wife’s disappearance
This follows fresh charges of kidnapping and deception of a public officer, filed against him by Prosecutors from the Attorney-General’s office.
DL News22 February 2022
Supreme Court News
Assin North MP case: SC grants motion for substituted service
While granting the motion, the Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse and comprised Nene Amegatcher, Gertrude Torkonor, Yoni Kulendi, Agnes Dordzi, Mariama Owusu, and Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu ordered directed the proces...
DL News22 February 2022
Courts
Lamashegu disturbance: Police officer remanded, one other granted bail
A Circuit Court in Tamale has remanded into police custody, General Corporal, Samson Kweku Darfour, the officer who allegedly shot a young man, Rahaman Jabir at the Lamashegu Chief’s palace.
DL News17 February 2022
Europe
UK: Gaslighting used in High Court judgement for first time in ‘milestone’ hearing
Speaking to The Independent, Charlotte Proudman, a leading human rights barrister who led on the case, said the judge’s use of the term gaslighting gives it “legitimacy and credibility” as she warned abusers have long been warping victims’...
Independent UK17 February 2022
Courts
Cape Coast: Police Service fined GH¢320,000 for negligence
While pursuing armed robbers from Twifo Praso, strayed bullets happened to have hit a moving taxi occupied by three persons; a couple and a student.
DL News15 February 2022
Supreme Court News
SC sets Feb 15 to hear review application by Assin-North MP
“In view of this application, this court is unable to hear the matter,” the five member panel presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, ruled.
DL News11 February 2022