Search results for "Trial in absentia"

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Courts
Granting bail to my client is not risky - Jesus Ahuofe's lawyer
Mr. Martin Kpebu indicated that his client has significant ties to Ghana and will not be inclined to run away from the country as a result of the trial.
DL News21 October 2021
Africa
Trial of Nigerian separatist leader set to resume
Mr. Kanu was first arrested in 2015, but he fled Nigeria two years later after the Nigerian army invaded his home. He was rearrested in June this year.
BBC21 October 2021
Business
Ato Essien pleads for time to take advantage of Reparation and Restitution under Court’s Act
“We have sent a letter to the prosecution requesting that discussion should resume, and we have received response from the prosecution indicating their willingness to afford us the opportunity.
DL News14 October 2021
General
Exposition of the current position of the law on corruption, anti-money laundering and narcotics
The law is settled that no person shall be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence is defined and its penalty is prescribed in a written law[37].
DL News1 October 2021
General
Special Courts for substandard medicine to be set up-FDA
Mr.Prah indicated that the special courts will speedily try cases of this nature as a result of the slow trial in the main courts relative to such cases.
DL News24 September 2021
General
Take swift action against Owusu Bempah’s men for attacking Journalists-GJA demands
On Friday, March 15, 2019, Owusu Bempah stormed the premises of Radio XYZ in the company of four gun wielding thugs in search of a radio presenter at the station.
DL News14 September 2021
Courts
Man, 42, gets 18 months for ‘fingering’ minor in public toilet
Agyei pleaded not guilty to the charge of indecent assault, however, the Court presided over by Mrs. Christina Cann, found him guilty and sentenced him accordingly at the end of the trial.
DL News11 September 2021
Courts
42 year old man sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for sexually molesting minor
Agyei pleaded not guilty to the charge of indecent assault, however, the Court presided over by Christina Cann, found him guilty and sentenced him accordingly at the end of the trial.
DL News10 September 2021
Crime
Ejura murder: A-G set to begin committal proceedings of three accused persons
a brother of the late social activist, are accused of murdering Kaaka Macho.
DL News8 September 2021
Courts
We killed 10-year-old boy, and a pregnant woman – Juvenile murder suspect
They are to be arraigned at the High Court on September 20, this year.
DL News16 August 2021
Crime
Committal proceedings in Kasoa Teenagers murder case to be conducted on August 16
The proceedings would pave for the accused to stand trial at the High Court, following the death of Ishmael Mensah Abdallah.
DL News13 August 2021
General
Kofi Bentil: Ghana’s law on dual citizenship outmoded
Bentil, who doubles as a legal practitioner, argued that individuals who own dual citizenship cannot act against any of the countries.
DL News3 August 2021
General
Amnesty International condemns excesses by security personnel
A recent incident was the clash between some residents of Ejura in the Ashanti Region and the military, which led to the death of two persons, with four others injured.
DL News30 July 2021
Europe
Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre
Iraj Mesdaghi, who is a witness in the trial, tweeted that the indictment was a “great victory”.
DL News28 July 2021
Business
Groupe Nduom Co. wins GHS174 million judgment
BlackShield until its license was revoked had paid over GHS600 million to some of its customers and still stands by its commitment to return funds invested as it is able to collect receivables.
DL News19 July 2021
Europe
Woman who killed her abusive husband goes on trial for murder in France
This year alone, 43 women have lost their lives at the hands of their partners or husbands, according to advocacy group “Feminicides par compagnon ou ex,”
DL News21 June 2021
Others
Double murder suspect accused of killing his girlfriend and daughter acts as his own lawyer
Oneal could get the death penalty if convicted.
DL News17 June 2021
Asia
Deposed Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Trial for Corruption
The 75-year-old Suu Kyi is facing charges of illegally possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and violating COVID-19 restrictions
DL News14 June 2021
Courts
Land owners file for stay of deportation order against four Chinese Galamsey operators
The four had been involved in illegal mining operations on a 40-acre land of the Seidu Fanzia School, based in Obuasi, before their arrest
DL News10 June 2021
Courts
Court dismisses Opuni’s ‘no-case’ submission
The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has ordered a former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, and a businessman, Seidu Agongo, to open their defence.
DL News8 May 2021