General
Sosu calls for scrapping of GLC's mandate on legal education
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, the legislator argued that the GLC has outlived its usefulness and lacks the accountability required of a modern regulatory institution.
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General
Deputy Attorney-General urges caution amid Chief Justice suspension controversy
Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Tuesday, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized that the current proceedings are at a preliminary stage and do not establish culpability.
DL News
General
Attorney-General nominates Xavier Sosu, Kasser-Tee, and Aziz Bamba to General Legal Council
According to a statement from the Attorney-General’s office, the nominations align with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960, and Paragraph 2(1)(d) of the First Schedule to the Act.
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Crime
Wenchi:5 illegal miners arrested
The operation, carried out on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, around 4:40 p.m., resulted in the confiscation of four excavators, two Ford vehicles with registration numbers AS 2860-24 and GB 159-22, and two large mining washing machines.
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Crime
5 suspected illegal miners arrested at Wenchi-Atuna
A task force established by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, President of the Council, carried out the operation at approximately 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Courts
High Court dismisses suit challenging Deputy IGP appointment
The court presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, found that the applicant had not correctly invoked the court's jurisdiction when filing the case under Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Courts Act (Act 459).
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses lawyer's Certiorari application against KATH
The Court also ordered him to pay a cost of GH¢20,000 for wasting its time.
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General
Cross-border traders trained to counter activities of violent extremism
It formed part of efforts to prevent the spillover of activities of violent extremists.
GNA
General
JUSAG calls for expedited action on salary review
According to JUSAG, their salary reviews and other allowances should be incorporated into the November 2024 Budget Statement for Parliament to implement in January 2025.
GNA
General
Otumfuo steps in; resolves KNUST VC re-appointment issues
This intervention has led to the plaintiffs agreeing to withdraw their legal challenges.
DL News
General
90 students benefit from GSL SRC's Onuado Scholarship Fund
This initiative aims to ensure that no student faces obstacles in their academic journey due to financial constraints.
DL News
Courts
Lawyer Fosu-Gyeabour sues CJ, GLC over circular directing courts not to grant him audience
He avers that the said directive is unlawful and illegal since it purportedly nullifies all orders obtained by him for his clients
DL News
Courts
Court restrains Dormaahene from attending late Berekumhene’s funeral
This follows an action filed by Osabarimah Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council relative to the fear of a potential disruption in the area.
DL News
General
GSL-SRC swears in new executives
The new Executive Council members in taking their oath of office pledged to work tirelessly to address the concerns and aspirations of their fellow students
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Supreme Court News
President Akufo Addo Nominates Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Ghana's Next Chief Justice
Justice Torkornoo, who has been a member of the judiciary for nineteen years, currently serves on the Supreme Court, where she has played a pivotal role for the past four years
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Courts
Scrap dealer accused of stealing Meek Mills’ iPhone remanded
Nuhu Sulley was charged with stealing when he appeared before an Accra Circuit Court but denied the charge.
GNA
General
Violation of Rules of Robing: Two male applicants denied Call to the Bar
Like other professions such as the military, the legal profession is very particular about how its members should dress.
DL News
General
Venues, additional information for 2022 GSL Entrance Examination
Candidates are requested to arrive by 7: 00 am to undergo pre-examination processes including COVID-19 preventive protocols.
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General
Blame other statutory bodies not GLC for challenges of access to legal education – GBA President
“We must take a critical look at the role of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. "
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General
Bantamahene calls for restoration of chiefs ‘Power of Summons’
According to him, chiefs wield much power especially in the local area thus need such power to liaise easily with the police to bring offenders to book and to deal with pertinent matters.
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