Courts
Maintaining public confidence: Courts must avoid construing ‘bright-line’ rules- Prof Asare
A D&D Fellow in Public Law and Justice at CDD-Ghana, Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare has called on courts to avoid construing bright-line rules.
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Speaker Bagbin security brouhaha: What the Ministry of National Security, Minority caucus in Parliament have said
There was a wide circulation of correspondence between the office of the Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about the former’s withdrawal of military personnel attached to the Office of the...
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Courts
Court dismisses suit challenging HEFRA over closure of Obengfo Hospital
On January 29, this year, HEFRA clamped down on activities of health facilities operating without license in Accra and Kumasi
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Crime
Police arrest British national for assaulting fire officer and journalist
The suspect operates a mini restaurant around his shop in Sunyani.
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We’re in a fix over rampant strikes – NLC laments
A number of public sector workers are currently on strike for various reasons while others have also served the NLC notice of embarking on strike if the government does not respond favourably to them.
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Crime
Police retrieve narcotics from student who displayed gun on social media
Police laid surveillance on the suspect and established that he was peddling narcotic drugs.
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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.
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Crime
Man who fired gunshots into sky at ANC Mall arrested
The Police said the suspect’s actions amount to crime, under Section 209 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
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Africa
Black Axe: Leaked documents shine spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang
The “Black Axe” gang has been operating for decades in Nigeria and is among the country’s most-feared organised crime syndicates. Membership of these syndicates, known as “cults” or “fraternities”, is outlawed in Nigeria.
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15,000 Rape cases annually – DOVVSU describes as alarming
The number of reported cases, he indicated, was less than the actual number of incidents that occurred.
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Europe
Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked
Russian authorities are investigating allegations of torture and rape in the prison system, after leaked videos appeared to show inmates being abused.
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General
Maritime University Vice Chancellor suspended for alleged extortion: He denies charge
Professor Nyarko however says he has not been treated fairly in the matter.
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I have no information linking accused person to coup – Prosecution witness
The court will resume later today, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, to hear the 5th prosecution witness.
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General
President Akufo-Addo set to launch 2021 anti-corruption week today
The ACT Week and NACAP Conference is organized by the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice as well as its partners, under the auspices of the Office of the President.
DENNISLAW NEWS
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Captain Smart arrested for ‘unsavoury pronouncements’
The police say he has been cautioned on the offence of offensive conduct, conducive to breaches of the peace under section 207 of the Criminal Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Human Resource: Knowing just law as a Lawyer is zero skill - Legal Practitioner
Also, she indicated that technology enhances globalization thus law, which is a knowledge-driven profession should take advantage while noticing the risks associated relative to the Panama papers.
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Crime
Police officer arrested for sexual assault remanded
“The court presided over by His Worship Eric Denning has remanded the suspect into Police custody to reappear on Wednesday, December 1, 2021,
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General
#FixTheCountry Movement embarks on protest, set to petition Parliament
The debates which began on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, have had both sides of Parliament disagree on aspects on the budget
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You’re not immune to sanctions – Chief Justice tells newly sworn-in Magistrates
“Persons who access the courts, as a matter of necessity, must be treated with civility and respect and their needs attended to in a timely manner.
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Courts
Illegal gold, money laundering: 2 Chinese, Ghanaians fined
The Office of the Attorney General is indicating its commitment to fight against illegal Gold business, Economic crime and crime in general.
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