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Crime
Arise Ghana Demo: Police clash with protesting demonstrators, three reportedly arrested
Some officers sustained injuries and police vehicles were shown destroyed in photos and videos shared by the police on social media.
DL News28 June 2022
Business
FCA fines Ghana International Bank £5.8 million for breach of Money Laundering Regulation
Under Regulation 42(1), the Authority is empowered to impose civil penalties upon those who breach the Regulations
DL News23 June 2022
Courts
Opuni’s Criminal trial: High Court dismisses motion for stay of proceedings
Dr. Opuni and Agongo, the CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited, are on trial for allegedly engaging in illegalities in a series of fertilizer transactions which the Attorney-General (A-G) says caused a financial loss of GH¢271.3 million to the sta...
DL News23 June 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court denies Ato Essien special leave to appeal Court of Appeal ruling
State Prosecutors have accused the founder of the bank, William Ato Essien, of causing the insolvency of the bank by stealing about GH¢200 million of a GH¢620 million liquidity support given to the bank by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
DL News22 June 2022
Courts
Court of Appeal dismisses ENI, Vitol case against 30% revenue preservation
The court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal describing it as unmeritorious and awarded a cost of GH₵10,000 against ENI and Vitol.
DL News21 June 2022
General
Language of criminal code is an Old Testament approach to handling crime, says Seth Awuku
He spoke to host Samson Lardy Anyenini on The Law programme, discussing community sentencing as an alternative to custodial sentencing.
DL News20 June 2022
Business
Review Forex Act 2006: Relook at requirement for opening FX Accounts - Absa Markets Head
“If you look at our FX market, I think the FX Act was passed in 2006. I think 16 years down the line, we have to relook at it if indeed the provisions as we have them there are really fit for the purpose."
DL News17 June 2022
General
Prof. Appiagyei-Atua says AfCFTA framework is silent on human rights
He spoke at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences public forum on the topic; The Human Rights Implications of AfCFTA.
DL News8 June 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker Treason Felony case: State to call 3 witnesses
The state is expected to request the District Court on June 29, 2022, to commit the accused person to trial at the High Court.
DL News3 June 2022
General
2022 Conduct of Public Officers Bill: Occupy Ghana demands speedy approval, passage into law
The draft bill proposes to remove among others, the unconstitutional extension of time given to public officers to declare assets and liabilities.
DL News30 May 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 31- June 1, 2022
These particularly relate to a writ, review motions, civil appeals, and a reference motion, all invoking the Original Jurisdiction, Review Jurisdiction, Appellate Jurisdiction, and the Reference Jurisdiction of the Court.
DL News29 May 2022
General
Qualified lawyers invited to apply for the position of Magistrate
The application form can be obtained from the Finance Department located in the Administration block in Accra.
DL News27 May 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to hear Nyantakyi’s motion against Anas’ In-camera testimony
Additionally, Mr Nyantakyi notes the public interest will be better served if Anas is rather made by the Supreme Court to testify in open an court.
DL News24 May 2022
Courts
Threat of terrorism : Security measures outlined for Eastern Regional courts
The Chief Registrar, Seidu Yusif has directed Security officers at the various courts to do a thorough search of all persons with luggage and a further mandatory inspection of all incoming vehicles.
DL News22 May 2022
Courts
Cloak of Diplomatic Immunity saves Hungarian Embassy from Tenancy Dispute Suit in Ghana
The Embassy entered into a Tenancy Agreement with Plaintiff wherein the Embassy rented Plaintiff’s apartment as accommodation for its staff in furtherance of its official functions
DL News19 May 2022
General
Ashanti Region has highest number of MMDA’s operating without by-laws
The report found that 26 out of the 43 MMDAs in the Region operate without by-laws, the highest among the 16 regions surveyed.
DL News19 May 2022
General
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
DL News6 May 2022
Supreme Court News
Full Ruling : Supreme Court's dismissal of the E-Levy injunction application
Full Ruling: Supreme Court's dismissal of the E-Levy injunction application
DL News5 May 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 4-5, 2022
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 4-5, 2022
DL News1 May 2022
General
Top Constitutional Law Cases since adoption of Constitution 1992 - Law Lecturer recounts
Top Constitutional Law cases since adoption of Constitution 1992 - Law Lecturer recounts
Richard Osei Boateng29 April 2022