Europe
Grandfather killer jailed in first TV sentencing in England and Wales
The arrival of TV cameras at the Old Bailey and other crown courts comes nine years after the move was first promised.
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Your research findings are heavily challenged – IGP responds to CHRAJ, GSS, UNODC survey
"From the foregoing, it is our considered view that the research and its findings are heavily challenged and corrupted from both the academics and practice point of view."
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Others
The country where having a pet could soon land you in jail
Police there recently announced that walking dogs in parks was a crime. The ban was justified as a measure to "protect the safety of the public".
BBC
Europe
Sexual offences: Dozens of cases have faced five-year court wait
The latest figures available from the Department of Justice (DoJ) were obtained by BBC Radio Foyle.
BBC
Business
FDA closes down Marwarko Restaurant over food poisoning complaints
Announcing in a tweet today, May 12, 2022, the FDA said the closure of the restaurant is to enable it to begin investigations into the matter.
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General
Prof. Justice Date-Bah to speak at 3rd KNUST Faculty of Law Eminent Public Lecture
The lecture aims to discuss the nature of the Ghanaian Legal System and the role it has played and continues to play in development.
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US
Biden nominates 5 US Attorneys across 4 states
Biden nominates 5 US Attorneys across 4 states
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Business
Government imposes moratorium on vehicle imports
"We will ensure that the overall effect is to reduce total vehicle purchases by the public sector, at least 50% for the period."
DL News
General
PURC receives 10,987 complaints against utility companies in 2021
Alhaji Jabaru said under the PURC (Consumer Service) Regulation 2020, LI 2413, utility companies were allowed to lodge complaints against consumers.
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General
Abantu bemoans lack of political will to pass Affirmative Action Bill
A civil society organisation, Abantu For Development, has expressed worry over the lack of political will from political leaders to pass the Affirmative Action (AA) bill into law to increase the representation of women and the marginalised,...
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Africa
Kenya atheists seek ban on school prayer days
The group says the prayer days are in contravention to students’ rights.
BBC
Courts
Medikal fined GHC 3600 for public display of gun
The Accra Circuit Court 2 has fined Musician Medikal GHC 3600 after he changed his previous plea of ‘not guilty’ to ‘gulity’ on the offense of displaying arms and ammunition in a public place.
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Crime
Court cashier declared wanted after alleged embezzlement
This was disclosed today, February 11, when the Judicial Service appeared before the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament.
DL News
Courts
ASEPA’s Executive Director granted bail after false news charge
In Court, he pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges of publication of false news and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace. He is also to report to the Teshie District Police Command at least twice a week.
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Crime
ASEPA’s Executive Director charged with publication of false news
Police say a formal complaint was brought against Mr. Mensah Thompson by the Ghana Armed Forces concerning the allegations he made
DL News
Crime
Police arrest 17 persons over suspected narcotic substances
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mrs Effia Tenge, Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Officer said 13 of the suspects were arrested in an hour-long operation at Juapong.
GNA
Business
Telcos to be sanctioned for unsolicited messages, calls - NCA
Consequently, the NCA says it will sanction any service provider who fails to adhere to the directive.
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Courts
32-year old driver jailed 3 years for duping 51 people
The convict, Mark Doughan, pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretence but was found guilty by the court presided over by Dorinda Smith Arthur.
GNA
General
GIS to bar unvaccinated persons from entering its headquarters
In a circular, it said the measure is aimed at checking the spread of Covid-19 among its officers and the general public.
Crime
Mother, daughter arrested for selling ‘Wee Toffees’ in Tamale
The suspects are said to have been selling the ‘Wee Toffees’ to pupils in various schools and a section of the general public in the Tamale metropolis.
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