Courts
GNFS confirms arrest of suspect in Adjiriganor firefighter stabbing incident
Azumah is currently in police custody and is actively assisting investigators as part of a coordinated, multi-agency inquiry.
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Results for "international law and covid"
10487 results.
General
37 new High Court Justices sworn in
A total of forty-one persons were initially recommended for appointment but were later pruned to thirty-seven (37)
DL News
General
Prof. Atuguba takes helm as Acting Director of Legal Education Sep 1
The appointment comes after Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie recalled Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal from the role to resume full judicial duties.
DL News
General
Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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Crime
10 Chinese nationals nabbed by taskforce over illegal gold trading
The GoldBod Taskforce apprehended the suspects at a private residence where they were allegedly conducting illicit gold transactions.
DL News
Courts
Chief Justice unveils reforms to enhance Ghana’s Jury System
At the opening ceremony held at the Law Complex in Accra, the Chief Justice revealed that the pool of eligible jurors has been expanded to include a broader segment of Ghana's population, with a special emphasis on individuals from the priv...
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General
Minority Leader accuses government, court of targeting Akwatia MP
Afenyo-Markin strongly criticized the move, calling it an abuse of power. "The attempt to arrest Ernest Yaw Kumi is a clear case of collusion between the government and the judiciary."
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General
NIC organizes workshop for High Court Justices
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Justice, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko highlighted key provisions of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), which replaced the earlier Insurance Act of 2006 (Act 724).
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Crime
Court orders destruction of 256 sacks of cannabis
Police say the destruction had become necessary due to the long period of storage leading to congestion at the Unit.
GNA
Courts
High Court dismisses injunction against Oshuiman stool
The injunction which was filed by Nii Kojo Buabeng II on behalf of the Abbeyman Family sought to restrain the Oshuiman stool and the Mankralo from dealing with the disputed land.
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Courts
Bench warrant issued against Police CID boss, another rescinded
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, Head of the Legal and Prosecution at the Police Service, Superintendent Sylvester Asare apologize to the Court for their inability to make an appearance at previous sittings.
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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
General
High Street’s application to mine in Kakum Nat’l Park-Expert, CSO’s blame LI 2462
The Minerals Commission has however revealed that the said application by “High Street Limited was rejected and therefore cannot be processed or considered whatsoever.”
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Africa
Niger lawmakers want gay relationships criminalised
The vast majority of Niger’s population is Muslim, but it has a secular government and there is currently no specific law on same-sex relationships.
BBC
Business
Owusu Sekyere(Esq) elected National president of Rural Banks Association
The lawyer, who is the Ashanti Regional President of the GBA, served as the Vice President of the Rural Bankers Association in the Ashanti Region.
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Business
Defaulters of Law on Letters of Commitment may be fined or jailed up to 10 years –BoG Official
Letters of Commitment is a web-based export document that helps and facilitates exporters to repatriate proceeds to Ghana.
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Africa
Chad fines for those who reject marriage proposals
The region's Higher Islamic Council ruled that the figure be between $23 (£18) and $39 for women and $15 for men.
BBC
General
Law School Dean calls for elaboration on application of Contempt by courts
“Like its evolving jurisprudence in constitutional matters, perhaps this is one area where the court needs to engage in some elaboration of the circumstances for its application."
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General
Prison decongestion: A-G to lay two bills before Parliament
“I am treating both pieces of legislation as part of my priority legislation this year
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General
Police to enforce ban on tricycles on motorway
The region’s plan is to have waste transfer sites in every district in the region by February 2022.
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