Crime
Administrator in trouble for allegedly defrauding businessman of $50,000
Mary Dede Doku is accused of collecting $50,000 from the complainant, in 2021, under the pretext of purchasing a 2020 Range Rover Sport.
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Results for "Parliament of Ghana"
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Courts
Lawyers, parties to produce their Ghana cards to obtain court orders, judgments
She notes that this order should be replicated in all kinds of cases, as is done in probate cases.
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Courts
Accra High Court injuncts CLOGSAG from imposing acting executives
The court also ordered that the outgoing National Executives of the association maintain their respective positions until the final determination of the substantive suit before it.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Land battle between Apostolic Faith Mission, Mohammed Odartey Lamptey- SC ‘neutralizes’ Letter from Above
This was in the case of Mohammed Odartey Lamptey and Degraft Osei Kwame’s Apostolic Faith Mission, which has raged on for a while now in other courts.
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Supreme Court News
It’s unconstitutional for teachers to go on strike – Child Rights Int’l drags GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT to Supreme Court
In the end, the Supreme Court established that workers, including teachers, have a right to unionize as well as to strike and cannot grant the plaintiff’s relief.
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Courts
Six held for allegedly spreading misinformation about Herbert Mensah
The six are facing a conspiracy charge to commit offensive conduct, that they have denied, and have been given GHC50,000.00 bail with three sureties each.
GNA
Crime
Police Chief Inspector interdicted for "social media misconduct"
A statement from the Service said Inspector Benjamin Doe Kuwornu, who is stationed at the Central Region would remain interdicted while investigations are conducted.
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General
GLC/GSL invites applications from qualified lawyers, judges to fill teaching vacancies at law school
To qualify, the applicant (s) must first be a lawyer with 10 years standing at the Bar. Judges including those retired from the superior courts can also apply.
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Courts
Major Mahama murder case: Three convicts to appeal life sentence
According to him, his clients believe the judge misdirected the jury on the applicable law in determining the verdict of the case.
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Courts
Prince Tagoe’s $40,000 auto fraud case: Court orders him to pay GH¢10 per dollar
Tagoe has so far refunded $21,000 (GH¢210,0000) cedi equivalent, leaving a balance of $19,000
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Courts
Major Mahama murder case: 12 found guilty, 2 acquitted
DL News correspondent in the courtroom indicated that the seven-member jury returned a not-guilty verdict in favor of Bismark Donkor and Bismarck Abanga.
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Crime
Driver jailed 8 years for attempted kidnapping
Godfred Ayittey denied conspiring with Wang Liang in preparation to kidnap the two for ransom, but after trial, he was found culpable.
GNA
General
Ghana School of Law to establish first Regional campus in Kumasi – Director
“So, with the expansion in Accra, do not shiver; there is no way we will put all our students in Accra; we will still maintain our campus in Kumasi,” he assured.
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Business
Do not operate in Ghana if you are unlicenced - Cyber Security Authority warns as it bars unaccredited entities
In a statement Thursday, the Authority said the directives follow the lapse of the December 31, 2023 deadline to have entities obtain a licence in line with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
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General
Mrs Fordjuor elected Fellow of International Academy of Family Law Lawyers
Mrs. Fordjuor’s experience as a lawyer spans two decades in dispute resolution, probate and intestate succession, family law, and property and real estate.
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Courts
Kaneshie District Court disability unfriendly; judges meet litigants halfway
Judges, occasionally descend to use a different room on the building for cases involving physically challenged persons.
GNA
General
President launches evaluation of National Anti-Corruption Plan
The original NACAP launched 10 years ago, constitutes strategic action plans that were implemented to drive anti-corruption activities and promote national development.
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General
Judicial service honours 15 retired judges
In a brief remark, the Hon. Lady Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo eulogized the 15 Justices for their contribution to justice delivery and the Judicial Service.
Judicial Service
General
Fear grips SHS heads as colleagues are interdicted over ‘illegal charges’
The Ghana Education Service (GES) on December 8, 2023, instructed two Senior High School heads to step aside as it initiates investigations into allegations of a breach of their code of conduct.
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Tech
Accra Lawtech Hangout explores the intersection of law and technology on December 7
The gathering, the first of its kind, will bring together lawyers, technology entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts in one space to connect, and discuss emerging trends in the area of law and technology.
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