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8-member Constitutional review committee sworn-in
During the swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Thursday, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, emphasized the importance of the committee’s work.
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EPA orders immediate halt to mining in water bodies
This decision comes in response to mounting concerns over the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and other unregulated operations that endanger ecosystems and public health.
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H.Kwasi Prempeh chairs Mahama’s Constitutional Review Committee
The newly formed committee, comprised of esteemed experts and professionals, will assess the 1992 Constitution and propose amendments aimed at improving democratic governance.
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A glimpse of 2024: Top news items on DL News
Our top picks for 2024 include the new requirement by the GBA for lawyers to show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal from 2025 onwards and the viral news of the marriage between the 80-year-old former Education Minister and his...
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Cement manufacturers to secure licences or shut down-Trade Minister
This directive, issued last Tuesday to the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC), follows the implementation of the Ghana Standards Authority’s (GSA) Manufacture of Cement Regulation, 2023 (L.I. 2480).
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KNUST lecturer files lawsuit against Vice-Chancellor , Senior Management
The lawsuit revolves around claims of improper disciplinary processes and breaches of university rules. He is thus seeking an injunction to stop the enforcement of a recent directive issued by the vice-chancellor.
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UCC VC moves to stay injunction against him
This move came shortly after the High Court granted an injunction, filed by John Mevemeo, a resident of Millennium City-Kasoa in the Central Region, against the Vice-Chancellor.
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Court restrains CCTU from appointing new Pro-VC until…
The Court, presided over by Justice John-Mark Nuku Alifo thereby quashed an October 6, 2022 report by an Evaluation Committee of the University which denied Professor Samuel Kwame Ansah, an opportunity for re-appointment.
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Replace COVID Levy with Mental Health Levy-Expert to Gov't
He argued that this would provide essential funding to address the country's urgent mental health needs.
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KATH CEO sues lawyer Adofo for defamation, demands GHC 5m in damages
The plaintiff, per the writ of summons filed at the Kumasi High Court on May 27, 2024, is seeking, among others, general damages of GHC 3 million and exemplary damages of GHC 2 million.
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Removal, dismissal of IGP, CFO, DG Prisons Service by new governments unconstitutional - IMANI to SC
The plaintiffs, IMANI and Prof Kwesi Aning, argue that these Institutions are part of the public services of Ghana there by the removal of their heads must be justified under Article 191(b) of the constitution.
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CDD Fellow, Prof.Takyiwaa Manuh awarded for efforts towards Human Rights and Rule of Law
The award was presented to her on January 22, 2024, at the residence of the French ambassador to Ghana.
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Illegal mining: Ghana is the only country with rivers without use – Prof Boateng
According to him, the situation is dire, so much so that canoes can’t be paddled on them. He also noted that speed boats are useless since they cannot function in polluted water bodies.
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BELA to hold 2nd Kojo Bentsi-Enchill memorial lecture on September 7
“The lecture will provide a platform for industry experts to share their insights and opinions on the theme."
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Contempt of court: Kpessa Whyte cautioned and discharged by Supreme Court
When he appeared in court, the contemnor, an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana, initially pleaded not guilty to the charge of contempt.
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Constitutionalism, democracy go beyond human rights – Justice Mensa-Bonsu
Some of these duties, she said, included the profession of religiosity and faith which she said most Ghanaians failed to exhibit the practical tenets thereof
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Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu speaks at 2023 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures
The Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lecture series is an annual event in remembrance of James Kwagyir Aggrey, a scholar, Alexander G.Fraser, educationist and Gordon Guggisberg, Governor of the Gold Coast, all founding fathers of Achimota...
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On the issue of Ama Governor: The Law and the facts
This decision is an interim measure that the GLC as an administrative body assisting it to make a determination of the complaint. In this regard, it is incorrect for one to suggest that has concluded or determined the Petition in favor of t...
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UG School of Law to launch ‘Africa Data Protection Law and Policy Centre’
The Centre, which is expected to be launched officially on Thursday, September 14, 2022, will be a knowledge hub that will receive issues relating to data in the country and beyond, conduct academic research, and contribute effectively to p...
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Full Speech: Bar president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo at 2022 annual Bar Conference
This year’s event which is underway in Ho in the Volta Region has been theme “Ghana's Democracy under the Fourth Republic: Gains, Challenges and Prospects.”
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