Courts
4 out of 7 courts closed in Upper East reopened
The reopened courts include the High, Circuit, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, as well as the District Court in Bongo.
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Results for "Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)"
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General
Check out CJs new directive on serving court processes on Officials of Parliament
According to the Chief Justice’s circular, court documents intended for the Speaker of Parliament should be delivered to the Legal Department of the Parliamentary Service on Mondays during business hours.
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General
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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General
JUSAG@ 50: CJ urges association to imbibe ethical values in members
USAG's 50th-anniversary which is scheduled for celebration in August 2024 will highlight a number of programmes the association intends to roll out and aimed at strengthening judicial independence and its members' welfare
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Africa
Liberia's ex-chief justice sentenced to life for murder
The four were arrested and indicted in June last year in connection with the death of Charlotte Musu, who was reportedly Ms Scott's niece.
BBC
US
US contractor charged with spying for Ethiopia
The department did not name the African country he was allegedly spying for, but it was identified by the New York Times and other US media outlets as Ethiopia.
BBC
Tech
Cyber crimes: Judiciary doing well despite challenges- CJ
According to her, however, there is a need for urgent training to equip them with the needed know-how and skills in this ever-changing world
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Europe
Danish bank pleads guilty to multi-billion dollar fraud scheme on U.S. Banks
The guilty plea marks the end of a years-long investigation into the company after accusations that it funneled billions of dollars in illicit payments from high-risk clients, including in Russia
CNN
General
‘Digging fee’ is illegal: Get restraining order to stop grantor from coming on land –High Court Justice
"It's a criminal offense and it's punishable summarily between 10-15 years"
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General
There is immediate need to fully digitise – AG to Council for Law Reporting
The AG noted that the failure to digitise may imply an extinction of the Ghana Law Reports, and other publications of the Council.
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Courts
Court orders IGP to reinstate Sergeant Numekevor
In his Judgment, Justice Ackaah-Boafo upheld the plaintiff’s plea noting that the plaintiff was not given the opportunity to be heard and there was no evidence that he did not avail himself to be heard.
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General
Make Ejura Committee’s report public to boost confidence in justice delivery – Prof. Aning
They should publish the report of the committee and also ensure that the president will act on it.
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Europe
Spanish Court Upholds Rubiales’ Conviction Over World Cup Kiss
Rubiales was fined €10,800 in February for kissing Hermoso without consent following Spain’s victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup — a moment that sparked global outrage and widespread calls for accountability.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Business
President assents to Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) announced this development in a statement that highlighted the Act’s significance, particularly as it marks a milestone in the GSA's 50th year.
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US
Muslim group sues US government over alleged discrimination
The lawsuit focuses on Mustafa Zeidan, who was added to the U.S. government's "no-fly list," and Osama Abu Irshaid, whose electronic device was confiscated while federal agents interrogated him about his opposition to Israel's military acti...
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US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
General
US Senate confirms Ghanaian-American Nancy Abudu to Federal Court of Appeal
Ms. Abudu was nominated more than a year ago by President Biden and will make history as the first African-American female judge to sit on the Atlanta-based appeals court (Eleventh Circuit).
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US
Florida lawmaker charged with pandemic aid fraud
State Rep. Joe Harding of Ocala, Florida, illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic loans from the Small Business Administration for two corporate entities that had been dormant until he applied for the funds
Seattle Times
Africa
South Africa: Finance Minister accused of sexual harassment
In a statement, Godongwana says the alleged victim is a female employee who had offered a “massage services” to him and other guests during a visit to the Kruger National Park in Skukuza.
The South African