Others
UN moves to draft new convention on international tax cooperation
The resolution provides for an intergovernmental committee to develop protocols and measures to combat tax-related illicit financial flows
Jurist
Results for "Women’s Right to Share in Family Property Law"
5124 results.
Tech
AI bot capable of insider trading and lying, say researchers
In a demonstration at the UK's AI safety summit, a bot used made-up insider information to make an "illegal" purchase of stocks without telling the firm.
BBC
Europe
Sunak warns AI could help make chemical weapons
In a worst-case scenario, society could lose all control over AI, preventing it from being switched off, Mr Sunak said.
BBC
Africa
Tanzania signs contested port deal with UAE firm
Under the agreement, Dubai Port (DP) World will run four berths or quays at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest port.
BBC
Courts
High Court dismisses contempt case against K.T.Hammond
The Minister was cited for contempt in July, by lawyers for Assin-North MP, James Gyakye Quayson, over comments he made in an interview regarding Mr. Quayuson's criminal case.
DL News
Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo faces new legal challenge from rape accuser over 2010 hush money deal
A woman accused Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in Las Vegas in 2009, which he vehemently denied. A US judge last year threw out the civil lawsuit.
Sky News
General
G/A GBA condemns arrest, detention of lawyer at recent #occupyjulorbihousedemo
A statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Aurelius Awuku has revealed that subsequent to receiving the news of the arrest and manhandling, the Association verified and thus received a confirmation
DL News
Courts
EC Chair, Deputies cited for contempt over limited voter registration exercise
Ayitah who has already filed an originating motion and an interlocutory injunction at the High Court in Tema against the process, argues that the EC's decision to still conduct the limited registration exercise in its district offices inste...
DL News
US
Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia
Donald Trump has surrendered in Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state's 2020 election results in an arrest that saw the first ever mugshot of a former US president.
BBC
General
Parliament passes Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill 2022, abolishing death penalty
“The Criminal Offences Amendment Act, 2022 is duly read the third time and duly passed," Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin said.
DL News
Courts
Gyakye Quayson case: K.T.Hammond cited for contempt
According to the court document, Hon. K.T.Hammond, who is also an MP, is said to have said in a July 4 interview with a TV station that the accused in the case, is guilty and will be jailed.
General
Struck Section 43 of Act 1019: Government introduces new Bill for amendment
The said section was struck out in July Last year by the Supreme Court as having been passed by Parliament in excess of its jurisdiction
DL News
General
Sierra Leone, Algeria elected to UN Security Council
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio termed the election “a generational accomplishment”.
BBC
Europe
Juventus deducted 10 points by Italian federation for false accounting
The decision sees Juventus drop from second place to seventh in the Serie A, making it highly unlikely they will reach the Champions League.
The Guardian
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 23-25 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal,
DL News
Africa
Nigerian woman sues father to stop forced marriage
Fatima Aliyu’s lawyer told a Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state that she already had someone she loves
BBC
Europe
UK: Solicitor fined £23,000 over ‘sexualised’ song directed at female trainee
The solicitor, who cannot be named and is referred to as Respondent AC, was a partner of the firm when Person A joined as a trainee.
Law Society Gazette
Others
Saudi lawyer calls for Cristiano Ronaldo to be deported for a 'crime of public indecency'
A video released on social media shows the veteran Portuguese forward appearing to grab his crotch after supporters chanted the name of his rival Lionel Messi after Al-Nassr's 2-0 defeat
Daily Mail
Tech
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft over Twitter data
"They trained illegally using Twitter data. Lawsuit time," the multi-billionaire said in a tweet.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria says Tinubu to be sworn in despite court cases
Groups dissatisfied by the outcome of the 25 February presidential election are agitating for an interim government as outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari officially leaves office in May.
Nigeria says Tinubu to be sworn in despite court cases