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Accra Circuit court acquits two persons for allegedly defrauding businessman
Presiding Judge Mr. Isaac Addo determined that the prosecution had not proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Which Lawyer will be Appointed as Head of Legal Affairs on the Transition Team?
President-elect John Mahama has announced that the transition team will be revealed by Wednesday, in his acceptance and acknowledgement speech delivered at the campaign office in Accra on Monday evening
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General
GIMPA Law School renews partnership with ICC
The renewal ceremony coincided with the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC. Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, Dean of GIMPA Law School and head of the African Centre for International Criminal Justice (ACIC...
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Courts
Man who threatened to shoot, kill citizens on Dec 7 jailed 4 years
An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, convicted Ibrahim after he was tried on charges of publishing false news with intent to cause fear and alarm, making threats of harm, and engaging in offensive conduct likely to breach...
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General
Bagbin recalls Parliament, expected to sit on December 16
This announcement was made public through a notice issued on December 2, signed by Speaker Bagbin.
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Courts
63-year old man imprisoned 23 years for manslaughter in Wa
Abdul-Rahaman was found guilty on two counts of manslaughter and three counts of causing unlawful harm.
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Drake sues Universal Music Group over Lamar’s Not Like Us
In a filing submitted by Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, to a New York court, allegations were made against Universal and Spotify for orchestrating an illegal scheme.
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Crime
Miner jailed, fined for stealing motorbike worth GH¢13,500
If Adu fails to pay the fine imposed on him, he will be compelled to serve 7 years imprisonment with hard labour.
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Crime
Defilement: 19-year-old farmer jailed ten years, with hard labour
Aziabu pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before the Dambai Circuit Court.
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Courts
26 remanded in police custody for 6 days following violent clashes in Abetifi
The suspects, one of whom is female, are to reappear before the court on November 14, 2024.
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Crime
Mason jailed 8 years for defilement
Darf, who was charged with defilement, pleaded guilty to the offence.
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Crime
28-year-old unemployed jailed for robbery, stealing
He pleaded guilty to both charges and was convicted by the court presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu.
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Courts
Driver jailed 4 years for stealing pharmacist’s taxi
In addition to his prison sentence, Appiah was fined GH¢2,400, failure to pay the fine would result in an additional 12 months of hard labor.
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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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Courts
High Court faults BoG for revoking CDH operating licence, orders arbitration
On November 1, 2024, Justice Brew delivered the ruling, critiquing the BoG’s handling of the case and underscoring the constitutional mandate for administrative actions to be fair and reasonable.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat case: Objection against empanelling of Justice Gaewu dismissed
This decision came on October 30, after Thaddeus Sory, counsel for the Speaker, argued that Justice Gaewu’s previous political affiliations could lead to a conflict of interest.
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Crime
Tarkwa: Illegal miner convicted for harming friend
Akwasi Isaac, popularly known as Akwasman, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
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Crime
Washing bay attendant jailed for defiling student in bush
The convict, Richard Amissah, popularly known as IGP, pleaded guilty with an explanation of the offence when he appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
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Africa
Zambia:President sacks top 3 Judges for ruling in rival's favour
The judges, who served on the Constitutional Court, were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they ruled against Hichilema’s challenge of then-President Edgar Lungu's election victory.
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Crime
Businessman granted GH¢2m bail over fraud
The 47-year-old allegedly took $105,000 from another businessman under the pretext of exchanging it for the equivalent of GH¢1,627,500 but did not follow through.
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