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Struck Section 43 of Act 1019: Government introduces new Bill for amendment
The said section was struck out in July Last year by the Supreme Court as having been passed by Parliament in excess of its jurisdiction
DL News7 July 2023
US
US judge appeared on TikTok lip-syncing rap and 'partially dressed', judicial conduct complaint says
The complaint says many of the videos included references to violence, sex and misogyny. The judge has 20 days to submit a written or formal answer.
Sky News7 July 2023
US
Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions.
BBC News, Washington6 July 2023
General
Recent commentary on some criminal cases exceed the bounds of acceptable speech – AG
In an official statement, Mr. Dame said such comments also tend to interfere with the work of State Prosecutors and puts unnecessary pressure on the courts.
DL News4 July 2023
US
First Muslim woman confirmed as US federal judge
Choudhury, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois, was confirmed on a 50-49 vote. She will also be the first Bangladeshi-American federal judge.
VOA16 June 2023
Europe
UK judge removed from office for deleting data
The judge, Andrew Easteal, appointed in 2018, was found to have deliberately deleted data in the knowledge that it was of interest to police officers carrying out a criminal investigation
Law Society Gazette8 June 2023
General
Central Region: Chief Justice inaugurates two district courts, circuit court
The inauguration of the new court facilities forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
DL News28 April 2023
General
Ashanti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates courthouse at Wiamoase
The inauguration of the new court facility forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
DL News14 April 2023
Africa
Nigeria says Tinubu to be sworn in despite court cases
Groups dissatisfied by the outcome of the 25 February presidential election are agitating for an interim government as outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari officially leaves office in May.
Nigeria says Tinubu to be sworn in despite court cases13 April 2023
General
Chief Justice commissions Kasoa High Court
“It is my hope that this court will present a new and friendlier face of justice delivery in this Municipality."
DL News3 April 2023
General
Engage good lawyers to pursue cases- CJ tells NLC
Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the NLC, Justice Anin Yeboah noted that the failure to resolve labor disputes via administrative tribunals remains a great challenge
DL News8 March 2023
General
Ashanti Region: Circuit Court inaugurated at Juaben
The commissioning of these new court facilities forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government, judicial officials have said.
DL News20 February 2023
Africa
Poor Kenyans likely to end up on death row - Study
Kenya's death penalty disproportionately affects people from low-income households, many of whom lack proper legal representation.
DW9 February 2023
Tech
A US Bankruptcy Court served a subpoena via Twitter. Will this catch on?
US Courts have become creative with their use of social media, in some perhaps unexpected ways - like the service of a subpoena via Twitter
LAW.COM7 February 2023
Europe
UK: Judge warned over drinking during a hearing break
Evidence indicated the judge had consumed alcohol in her chambers and as a result the hearing could not proceed to a conclusion.
Law Society Gazette30 January 2023
General
Dansoman gets Circuit Court
The new Circuit Court forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
DL News23 January 2023
General
Ashanti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Bonwire
Justice Anin Yeboah said easy access to quality justice delivery at all levels is a top priority for the judicial service.
DL News16 January 2023
Europe
Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, UK Court rules
The court ruled on Monday that the scheme did not breach the UN's Refugee Convention or human rights laws.
BBC21 December 2022
Africa
Rwandan Lawmaker wants 'Bride Price' scrapped
In the Rwandan culture, the groom pays bride price before seeking a woman's hand in marriage.
AllAfrica22 November 2022
Africa
Lesotho: Death penalty for HIV rapists unconstitutional, top court rules
In particular, the court held that stipulating the death penalty for a convicted rapist, held to have known he was HIV positive at the time of the crime, infringed the constitutional right to freedom from discrimination and to a right to eq...
AllAfrica2 November 2022