General
July 15 to 19 declared ADR Week
The theme for the week is "Building the Pillars of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).”
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Results for "Exhausting local court remedies"
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Crime
Japanese man sentenced to jail, 20 cane strokes for rape
Ikko Kita, a 38-year-old hairdresser, is reported to be the first Japanese citizen to undergo caning in Singapore.
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Crime
24-year-old welder sentenced to 25 years in hard labour for robbery
The convict was a welder at Jasikan in the Oti region.
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General
42nd Martyrs Day Remembrance Service to be held at Calvary Baptist Church
This year’s event is scheduled at the Calvary Baptist Church in Shiashie, Accra, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at exactly 9 am.
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Crime
Abesim murder case adjourned due to absence by jurors
Richard is standing trial for murdering two minors and keeping their bodies in a refrigerator at Abesim, near Sunyani.
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Europe
UK court faults Home Office for unlawful act in Ghanaian health worker Visa extension case
The charity Ramfel, alongside Cecilia Adjei, a UK-based Ghanaian healthcare worker and mother of two, led the legal challenge.
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Courts
Man jailed 12 months for stealing from artiste who offered him shelter
David Boateng, charged with stealing an HP Laptop valued at GH¢3,500, pleaded guilty.
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Courts
Yam seller fine GH¢600 for selling food without medical clearance
The food vendor was convicted of selling food without undergoing medical examination of fitness.
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Courts
Ofosu Ampofo to open defence in alleged audio violence case June 20
The High Court took this decision, presided over by Samuel Asiedu JSC, to grant him more time owing to his health condition.
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Crime
JB Danquah murder trial: Ongoing juror strike forces adjournment to June 10
Asiedu is expected to resume his evidence in chief by then before Justice Lydia Osei-Maafo at the High Court.
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Courts
KATH CEO sues lawyer Adofo for defamation, demands GHC 5m in damages
The plaintiff, per the writ of summons filed at the Kumasi High Court on May 27, 2024, is seeking, among others, general damages of GHC 3 million and exemplary damages of GHC 2 million.
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Courts
Attorney-General Denies Allegations in Ato Forson Ambulance Case
The Attorney-General's office has denied accusations by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in a case involving the fraudulent purchase of vans as ambulances, that the Attorney-General sought his cooperation to convict the first accused, Cassi...
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Courts
Hopeson Adorye charged, bailed GHc20k
He has meanwhile been charged with the publication of false news.
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General
Jurors declare strike over unpaid allowances
The strike, which began on Thursday, stems from arrears dating back to February 2023.
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Europe
Ex-Gambian minister jailed for crime against humanity
Ousman Sonko, once a part of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh's regime, received a 20-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity.
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General
A-Plus apologizes to businessman Hassan Zein
In a post on his facebook page, he emphasizes the seriousness of defamation and its impact on people, thus indicating full acceptance of his actions and assuring that appropriate measures would be taken to rectify the situation.
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General
Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
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General
Rent Tax: Most landlords refuse to pay-Rent Control Dir
The Regional Director noted that most landlords refuse to pay their rent tax and cautioned landlords against their neglect to honour rent tax to the government, through the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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Courts
Food Sovereignty’s injunction application against approval of 14 GMO products dismissed
The application, filed by Food Sovereignty Ghana and others against the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), aimed to halt the registration of these GMO crops.
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Courts
Police Sergeant, seven others granted bail in $523K gold scam case
The victims, Omer Topcu and Mustafa Ceyhan, who bought fake gold, were also charged with buying gold without a license.
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