Europe
Serial sperm donor who fathered 550 children sued for increasing incest risk
The civil case is being brought against blacklisted Jonathan Jacob Meijer to stop him from offering his services
The Telegraph
Results for "Children bearing names of both parents"
2723 results.
Europe
Nursery worker guilty of abusing toddlers in Bristol
Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston near Bath, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court of two counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration.
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General
Gbenyiri conflict shuts 44 schools, 5,000 children forced out of class
Authorities confirm that 44 out of 150 schools in the affected circuits have shut down, forcing more than 5,000 pupils out of classrooms. At the same time, 13 teachers have abandoned their posts, citing threats to their safety.
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Europe
France passes law to protect children from suspected abusive parents
The lower-house National Assembly gave its green light to the bill on Monday, with the upper-house Senate approving it on Tuesday.
Local France
Business
Law Firms registered as Business names can enter into contracts-Nigeria Supreme Court affirms
This ruling, delivered in the case of A.G. Bayelsa State v. Odok (2024) LPELR-63035(SC), has set a precedent for the legal profession and business community in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Supreme Court News
Case on child streetism: CRI, AG file Joint Memorandum of Issues
CRI is seeking the court to declare the current condition of children living in the street is inconsistent with the Constitution 1992 on a true and proper interpretation of (1) (c)and (d) clauses (2), (3), and (4) of Article 28
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Europe
UK: Porn sites will be legally required to verify users’ age
The measures, to ensure users are 18 or over, could see people asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service.
BBC
Africa
UN condemns child abductions and killing in Kenya
Mr Onyancha grabbed national headlines 10 years ago when he confessed to killing 17 women across the country and drinking their blood
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Others
Digital undressing and the law: The use of AI to exploit women and children online
This writer examines “digital undressing” as an AI-driven form of sexual exploitation that creates non-consensual intimate images, undermining privacy, dignity, and bodily autonomy, especially for women and children.
Ernest Baah Ofori
General
Is betrothal an offence in Ghana? : Nii Ayikoi Otoo writes
Though I have decided that neither myself nor the GaDangme Association speak publicly about what happened in Nungua after those involved have directly decided to offer explanations, however, monitoring the airwaves, I am of the firm convict...
Nii Ayikoi Otoo
Supreme Court News
Case on child streetism: Child Rights, AG given 14 days to file legal arguments, responses
The CRI led by its Executive Director, Bright Appiah, and the Attorney General’s Office represented by Grace Oppong, a Principal State Attorney have already filed their agreed Joint Memorandum of Issues
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Crime
C/R: Four children believed to have swum in sacred parts of the sea drown in Komenda
DCOP Kojo Tabi told the media that the children were aged 12, 13, 15 and 20.
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General
Surviving spouse, children entitled to their house and household chattels, and not relatives – Lawyer
"If for any reason, they’re unable to agree to choose one out of two or several houses, then upon application being made to the court, the court will decide which house they must choose”
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Europe
Stay in Ghana boarding school-London court orders boy who sued parents
The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was taken to Ghana in March 2024 under the pretext of visiting a sick relative
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Tech
Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with the company on Monday, which also includes increased protections for child gamers.
BBC
General
Ningo-Prampram identified as hotspot for child trafficking
Touching on the causes, the police mentioned that poverty and economic hardships have largely been used by parents as an excuse to traffick their wards, adding that the victims are mostly targetted through online platforms
Joy Online
General
School authorities not to be held liable for health condition of students who fast – GES
Parents are advised that Senior High School authorities nationwide would not be held accountable for the health condition of their wards should they grant their children permission to fast.
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Africa
Uganda court orders woman to pay Shs10m (US$2,715) for breach of marriage promise
The court heard that the woman came up with an excuse that her parents have stated that their daughter should not get married to an older man.
Monitor
US
Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support as divorce settled
Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021, after eight years with West, who has legally changed his name to Ye.
BBC
Africa
Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa’s sexist marriage laws
We knew that the law had changed and thought it had changed for everyone,” recalls Agnes. “[Later], when I realised that the law had cheated me, that’s when I realised that I would have to fight this.”
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