General
CHRAJ clears Rev. Kusi Boateng of alleged Conflict of Interest, 2 passports, and two names claim
The accusations were initially brought forward by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, in January 2023.
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Africa
Rwandan government critic jailed 7 years
Hakuzimana, arrested in 2021, faced charges of inciting ethnic divisions and spreading false information, including claims that critics of President Paul Kagame are often imprisoned.
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General
UPSA Law Dean, Kofi Abotsi main speaker at ECOWAS Court of Justice 2024 international conference
The conference takes place in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital from May 13 to 16, 2024.
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Supreme Court News
Dafeamekpor suit: NDC accuses Supreme Court of bias over scheduling of political cases
The party has raised objections to the Chief Justice's decision to prioritize the hearing of a case brought by MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor over an earlier case filed by Richard Dela Sky concerning the anti-gay bill.
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Africa
Criminals have declared war on South Africans - minister
This is after the country's transport minister was robbed at gun-point in a daring attack on Monday.
BBC
Tech
Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content
It comes after Mr Musk in a post last November said that "removing child exploitation is priority #1".
BBC
Europe
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The rule will be applied as soon as the new school year starts on 4 September.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 7- 8, 2023
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil appeals, and a civil motion
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General
CHRAJ acknowledges receipt of Ablakwa’s petition; says 'it’s receiving attention'
In a letter signed by the Director in charge of Anti Corruption, Stephen Azantilow, the Commission states that; ‘it is receiving attention.’
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Courts
Legal vacation: Courts in Greater Accra to conduct only virtual hearings
This directive comes as the courts would be embarking on the annual long vacation for the legal year, beginning August to September 2022.
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General
New Bar Scale of Fees a revision to 2015 fees – GBA PRO
New Bar Scale of Fees a revision to 2014 fees – GBA PRO
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Africa
Botswana court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex
Laws outlawing same-sex relations exist in majority of the 54 African countries.
US
Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to review Bill Cosby’s overturned sexual assault conviction
The petition has not yet been officially received by the US Supreme Court
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Africa
Tanzania to scrap ban on pregnant schoolgirls
Magufuli warned that “after getting pregnant, you are done”.
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Africa
Sierra Leone parliament passes bill to abolish death penalty
The bill now awaits presidential assent from President Julius Maada Bio.
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Africa
Amnesty criticizes arbitrary detention of Tigrayans
The detentions come after rebel forces in Tigray recaptured the regional capital Mekelle from government forces last month.
Opinion
International Trade Relations After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Africa Rising?
The author considers the definitive question of what COVID-19 will really do to international trade in Africa with recent advancements in establishing the AfCFTA secretariat
Alex Ansong
Opinion
Of stunted growth, stretch marks and ‘K’ legs: The unlawful personal qualification criteria of Ghana Immigration Service
The author recounts the long queues and other forms of discomfort that characterized the recruitment processes by the Ghana Immigration Service recently and advocates for a refund of the monies paid by applicants who weren't selected
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
When what matters not matters! – A review of the law on privacy and admissibility of evidence secretly and unlawfully obtained, In civil proceedings, vis a via Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The Author discusses in this paper the law on admissibility of evidence illegally obtained in civil proceedings, the privacy and confidential rights of citizens under the law both common law and statute or constitution, review some judicial...
Frederick Gurah Sampson, Esq.
Opinion
5 Reasons Lawyers Must Read Professional Development Books
This article highlights the importance of professional development (PD) books for lawyers, emphasizing how they help build complementary skills like communication, adaptability, business acumen, and mental resilience. Reading such books fos...
David A. Asiedu, Esq.