Europe
UK: Woman suing Crown Prosecution Service after it dropped her rape case over claims she had sexsomnia
Sexsomnia is a rare sleep condition that causes people to engage in sexual activity while unconscious.
Sky News
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Europe
UK: Barristers vote to escalate strike action over pay
Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted in favour of an escalation of strike action.
Sky News
Europe
On this day, 100 years ago, the first woman was called to the bar
On this day, 100 years ago, the first woman was called to the bar
Legalcheek
Europe
‘You can overcome barriers’ – UK senior barrister, Nneka Akudolu
In the UK, barristers from ethnic minority backgrounds face systemic obstacles to building and progressing a career at the Bar, according to the Bar Council’s Race Working Group Report in 2021.
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Europe
UK: Gaslighting used in High Court judgement for first time in ‘milestone’ hearing
Speaking to The Independent, Charlotte Proudman, a leading human rights barrister who led on the case, said the judge’s use of the term gaslighting gives it “legitimacy and credibility” as she warned abusers have long been warping victims’...
Independent UK
General
“Allegiance and the disqualification of natural born citizens” – Kwaku Asare writes
It is against all the principles of citizenship to have a class of citizens who cannot belong to the legislature, executive, the apex court, the key constitutional commissions, etc. and who cannot lead or form a political party.
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Others
Covid–19: Police Shut down Good Friday Church service and threaten worshippers with fines
Police shut down a Good Friday service at a Polish church in south London for breaching coronavirus rules and threatened worshippers with a £200 fine each.
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Election Petition
2020 Election Petition not novel
Lest we forget, the 2020 Election Petition is not novel. It appears to be a rehashed of the 2012 Election Petition. Aside the swapping of roles, the key issue and actors remain the same: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Electoral Commission and...
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Opinion
Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act 2020 (Act 1015) of Ghana: A Comparative Analysis with the Insolvency Legal Framework of the United Kingdom (Part I)
The article examines Ghana’s Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act, 2020 (Act 1015), comparing its corporate rescue and insolvency mechanisms with those of the United Kingdom. It highlights Ghana’s progress towards a rescue-oriented fr...
Jennifer Abena Dadzie
General
Constitutional reform must deliver institutions that serve Ghanaians
This article examines the need for meaningful constitutional reforms in Ghana, focusing on judicial independence, transparent appointments, adequate institutional funding and accountability. It highlights the political, social and administr...
Valentin Mensah PhD
General
Ghana loses appeal to overturn Partey's Canada Visa denial for World Cup 2026
The decision means Partey will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Panama in Toronto.
DL News
General
Ghanaian Lawyer Nania Owusu-Ankomah Appointed Vice President of LCIA
Nania, who previously served as a Court Member of the LCIA, has been recognised for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and significant contribution to the institution and the wider international arbitration community.
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General
What Boards Get Wrong: Webinar to Examine Directors’ Duties and Corporate Misconduct
A CGS webinar on January 15, 2026, will explore how directors’ duties affect corporate misconduct and how legal systems hold boards accountable. The session will offer insights from Ghana, the UK, and the US to support stronger governance l...
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Business
Standard Chartered settles £1.5bn investor lawsuit over Iran sanctions disclosures
More than 200 claimants, representing about 1,400 investment funds, had sued the UK-listed lender in London, arguing that they were misled by the bank’s public statements and omissions.
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Europe
London to introduce Tourist tax
A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq Khan said City Hall welcomed the direction of travel, describing a modest fee as a long-overdue tool that could bolster local revenue and strengthen London’s global competitiveness.
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Europe
Bar Council calls for end to legal aid limits in domestic abuse cases
In a new policy paper, the organisation — representing 18,000 barristers — said all domestic abuse cases heard in family courts should fall under the scope of legal aid.
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Europe
Canada's Supreme Court retires red 'Santa robes' for sleek black design
The new robes, featuring red piping and crisp white collars over black Korean silk, made their official debut in Ottawa this week.
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Europe
Lawyers directed to stop writing 'Dear Sirs' in letters
According to the updated guidance, the phrase—used in legal letters for centuries—originated during a time when the legal profession was dominated by men, and no longer reflects the gender diversity of modern practice.
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Courts
Barrister's Oxford falsehood leads to disbarment
After a four-day hearing, a five-strong disciplinary panel in London today found that Mohindru had 'knowingly misled' the interview panel when he applied for a tenancy at 23 Essex Street (now 23ES) chambers in 2013 by asserting that he had...
LawGazette
Courts
Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to multiple rape charges in London court
The Ghanaian international, now with Villarreal in Spain, entered not guilty pleas to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022, a period when he was still ac...
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