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Enforce Section (92) of PPA Act- GII to Gov’t
The Executive Director, Mrs. Linda Ofori-Kwafo called for the enforcement of Section 92 of the PPA Act, especially during emergencies to deter officials who may want to take advantage.
DL News29 March 2022
Courts
Hon Sosu’s motion for interlocutory injunction against IGP dismissed
The Court, presided over by Justice Barbara N. Tetteh-Charway in dismissing the application, further described the same as “inappropriate."
DL News28 March 2022
Courts
Court adjourns case against suspended Sekondi-Takoradi MCE
The MCE was arrested for an alleged motor offense, verbal assault, and offensive conduct against a Police Officer in his line of duty.
DL News17 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker granted GH¢2 million bail
The court noted that Mr. Vormawor’s passport should continue to be in the State’s custody and must report himself once a week to the Police Command.
16 March 2022
Courts
Court adjourns Oliver Vormawor’s case to March 29 after prosecutors failed to show up in court
Mr. Vormawor was arrested following a post he allegedly made on social media platform, Facebook to the effect that he would stage a coup himself if the E.Levy Bill is passed by Parliament.”
DL News15 March 2022
General
Case Summary – Justice Abdulai v Attorney-General
The Judgment of the Supreme Court in Writ No. J1/07/2022 – Justice Abdulai v Attorney-General is the subject of discussion in this Special by the Dennislaw Research Desk
DennisLaw Research Desk11 March 2022
General
Constitution is clear on Deputy Speaker’s right to vote – President Akufo-Addo
The President's comments are a reaction to a Supreme Court ruling on the matter of Deputy Speakers having the right to vote while presiding in Parliament.
DL News10 March 2022
General
SC unanimous ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker: Shocking but not surprising-John Mahama
In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama also described the ruling as “An unfortunate interpretation for convenience that sets a dangerous precedent of judicial interference in Parliamentary procedure for the future.”
DLN10 March 2022
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers’ right to vote in accord with International best practices-Attorney General
“In England, it is the same. In America, it is the same. In Australia, Canada, everywhere it is the same. Even in Kenya, South Africa, it is the same."
DLN9 March 2022
General
SC ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker an interference in Parliamentary Convention - Minority Leader
“Everywhere in the world, in civilized Democracies including the United Kingdom, the Presiding officer’s vote is discounted," Mr. Iddrisu noted.
DLN9 March 2022
Supreme Court News
Deputy Speaker can vote and be counted when presiding in Parliament - Supreme Court
A seven-member panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse has unanimously declared that the two Deputy Speakers of Parliament are members of Parliament thus can be counted as present even if they are presiding
DLN9 March 2022
Courts
AG presents 11 names for consideration as Court of Appeal Justices
Among the names for consideration are Justices from the High Court, people from academia, and prominent lawyers.
DL News7 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker’s case: Lawyers file fresh application to secure bail
This comes days after being advised on the same by a 5-member panel of the Supreme Court.
DL News4 March 2022
Courts
Ofankor landlord who shot tenant to stand trial at Accra High Court in April
When the case at the Accra High Court commences, the state is expected to present nine witnesses.
DL News2 March 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses suit against the reinstatement of Prof. Avoke
This comes after the plaintiff, Emmanuel Ansong Baah, a resident of Darkuman in Accra, filed a notice to discontinue the case, which was granted by the court.
GRAPHIC ONLINE2 March 2022
General
Government harassing, persecuting our members-NDC petitions Commonwealth
The Party indicates that various acts of human rights violations, criminal persecutions, and harassment are being perpetrated against its members by the ruling Government.
DL News1 March 2022
Supreme Court News
Right of Deputy Speaker to vote in Parliament: SC to rule on lawyer’s application March 9
The applicant is seeking the interpretation of Articles 102 and 104 of the Constitution, 1992 by the Supreme Court to declare a November 30, 2021 decision of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu as unconstitutional.
DL News24 February 2022
General
Access to Justice in Ghana: Prof Richard Oppong commends Justice Locator, MarryRight
According to him, Dennislaw is one of the few companies in Ghana that is making investments in technologies aimed at making justice more accessible to the public.
DL News22 February 2022
General
Parliament resumes public hearings on anti-gay bill
This would be the third hearing of the committee to listen to presentations from groups who submitted memos either in support of the bill or otherwise.
DL News17 February 2022
General
Association of Judges, Magistrates to drag Sosu to GLC
The Association has described the MP’s comment as serious and with the potential to do undue damage to the image of the Judiciary.
DL News16 February 2022