General
CJ launches 5th edition of manual on election adjudication
Justice Torkonoo explained that this edition builds on past manuals, consolidating all pertinent laws and regulations applicable to elections.
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NIC organizes workshop for High Court Justices
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Justice, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko highlighted key provisions of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), which replaced the earlier Insurance Act of 2006 (Act 724).
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General
'Concise Law of Banking' ; Launching on October 31
The book, authored by a former lecturer in banking law at the Ghana School of Law, Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu (Mrs) is commissioned by the Institute for Law & Development (ILAD).
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General
GBA 2024 National Election: Who wins what?
The office of the President is being contended by Mr. Agbesi Dzakpasu and Madam Efua Ghartey while Mr Ebenezer Kwaitoo is battling it out with Miss Victoria Barth for Vice President.
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Crime
One more person granted bail in alleged forged will case
Saeed Salia, the third accused person, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢120,000 with three sureties one of whom must be a civil servant with a monthly salary of not less than GH¢1,500.
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Supreme Court News
Ambulance case: AG appeals acquittal of Forson, Jakpa at Supreme Court
In a ten-ground appeal, the AG is praying the apex court to set aside the decision and consequential orders of the Court of Appeal dated July 30, 2024.
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Supreme Court News
How several, inconsistent dates of birth got Chief Accounts Officer to early retirement
She made a grave and seemingly indelible mistake by providing different dates on her personal record form which she filled out on the eve of her appointment as well as others that she filled out subsequently.
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General
Sharpen your knowledge in the use of technology-CJ to new magistrates
She highlighted the imminent introduction of e-justice tools in courts.
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Supreme Court News
Speaker refers fresh Supreme Court nominees to Appointment Committee
During sittings on Monday, July 22, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced their nomination following a formal communication from the President.
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General
Speaker calls for scrapping of EX-gratia; says it has outlived its purpose
He explained that the ex-gratia system introduced under Article 71 to curb corruption among public officials and political officeholders has exacerbated the problem.
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General
Lawyers, gov't agents receive ECOWAS Court ECMS training
The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time.
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General
Yaw Sarpong Boateng elected Vice Chairperson of African Network of Information Commissions
This is a noteworthy achievement for Ghana that underscores the nation’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
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Supreme Court News
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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General
President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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General
Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
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Tech
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
The lawsuit - which has also been filed against OpenAI boss Sam Altman - says the firm has departed from its original non-profit, open source mission.
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Finance Ministry wants President Akufo-Addo to defer assent to Anti-LGBTQI Bill
It has also suggested an effective engagement with conservative countries, including the Arab countries and China, to trigger resources to fill in the potential financial gaps likely to be created by the passage of the bill.
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General
SONA 2024: Full Speech by President Akufo Addo
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, was delivered by the President in the Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024
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General
Celebrating the life of A.K Bannerman-Williams Snr; A pioneer of Ghana’s Legal Education
He was so passionate about matters that concerned the upliftment of the image of the legal profession in Ghana
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Europe
UK: Solicitor fined £7,500 over 'derogatory and puerile' remarks in emails to another lawyer
Britain's Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) found Taylor’s conduct was serious as it ‘had the potential to cause harm to others’. He had previously been warned by authorities in October 2018 and February 2022 for similar conduct.
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