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Move to revoke forest mining; Government presents L.I. to Parliament
This revocation will result in a complete ban on mining within these areas.
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Over 140 galamsey cases before court: AG appeals for swift adjudication
According to him, this will ensure that Justice is done to these perpetrators for their acts, and thus called on the Chief Justice to direct Judges sitting on such cases to discharge them expeditiously.
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Consider bail applications for remanded Democracy Hub protestors-AG to Prosecutors
He further called for a swift investigation into the case so as to excuse against whom relevant evidence cannot be found to support their prosecutions.
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Be world-class lawyers- AG Dame charges African colleagues
He emphasized the importance of lawyers participating in an interconnected global community, capable of addressing modern disputes, many of which involve cross-border issues due to the growing effects of globalization and the need for more...
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Int'l arbitration rules unfavourable to Africa-AG Dame calls for reforms
Speaking at the International Bar Association’s annual conference in Mexico City, Dame expressed concern over the potential for abuse within the arbitration system due to the secrecy and finality of proceedings.
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1500 state attorneys needed for effective functioning- AG Dame
According to him, the present number of 300 is woefully inadequate and thus accounts for the inordinate delays in the delivery of its functions.
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Full Speech delivered by Attorney General at 2024 Bar Conference
He mentioned the number of pending cases being prosecuted on the 'galamsey menace and the number of persons already prosecuted and jailed.
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Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
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Trafigura judgment debt: Ghana’s assets at risk – Bright Simons
He accused him of downplaying the severity of the Regina House issue and failing to adequately advise the government.
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No new judgment against Ghana as AG clarifies Trafigura debt
This clarification follows reports that a District of Columbia Court ordered the Ghanaian government to pay over $111 million, plus post-judgment interest, in favor of the Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC).
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Courts
Ambulance case: Military secretary testifies in court
When he mounted the witness box yesterday, he told the court that Mr. Richard Jakpa was not honorably discharged from the military.
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Crime
Unemployed man before court for stealing building materials
He was before the court, presided over by Her Worship Bridgette Akpe Akattah, last Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing.
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Increasing Supreme Court Justices will ensure speedy, effective justice-AG
In a letter dated May 30, 2024, and addressed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Chief Justice suggested the appointment of five new justices to the Supreme Court.
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I dream of a modern public legal service-Godfred Dame
Speaking at the commissioning of the Law House in Accra today, Mr. Dame mentioned that the completion of the project represents a giant step toward realizing that dream.
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Courts
Chief Justice inaugurates Asante Mampong High Court
The newly constructed one-story building features two courtrooms and will serve the communities of Juaben, Effiduase Asokore, Nsuta, Ejura Sekyedumase, and Agona.
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Crime
Guard on bail over illegal possession of police uniform
Julius Aryee, also known as Julius Nketia Boateng, denied the offence and he was ordered by the court to make his next appearance on June 19, 2024.
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Crime
3 in trouble for allegedly stealing money belonging to medical officer
Philip Kodzi, who purportedly stole $9,000, £4,400 and €700, belonging to the medical officer, was charged with stealing, and he pleaded not guilty.
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AG debunks claims about Chief Justice in Opuni case
The AG notes that such publications are ‘laden with falsehood and contain an imputation that the composition of the panel for the hearing of the appeal on May 8, 2024, was unusual, questionable, or in violation of the Constitution. “
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Contract Act amendment to prohibit compound interests payable by state-AG
According to him, The Contracts (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114), which was sponsored by his outfit, was informed by observations made by him in the several instances
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Dafeamekpor’s suit does not stop Parliament from approving new ministers – Attorney-General
The AG's statement follows remarks made by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday, indicating that an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, had...
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