Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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Africa
Miss Rwanda gets suspended sentence for drink-driving
Last month, Muheto was involved in a car accident in Kigali, crashing her vehicle into an electricity pole and a palm tree after leaving a bar, according to local news outlet The New Times.
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General
Full Speech delivered by Attorney General at 2024 Bar Conference
He mentioned the number of pending cases being prosecuted on the 'galamsey menace and the number of persons already prosecuted and jailed.
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General
Beyond the courtroom: Exploring non-litigation careers
For graduates prepping for the bar exam, it’s crucial to consider the area or specialty of law you wish to practice in as knowing your options can help shape your future career.
Lawyer Monthly
Europe
UK barrister disbarred for hiding drink-driving conviction from prospective employer
Asked if she had any unspent convictions, she answered ‘no’ knowing that she was still subject to an unspent conviction for driving with excess alcohol.
Law Society Gazette
Africa
Kenya ex-interior minister seeks to block detention
His lawyer filed an application at a high court in the capital, Nairobi, seeking to bar the police from arresting or harassing the former minister.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: AG to prosecute Law Lecturer and student over alleged malpractice at Bar final exams
Suspended law lecturer at the University of Calabar, Pascal Aboh was arrested for allegedly impersonating and re-sitting an exam for a student at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Tech
Technology rollout in justice sector: stakeholders must study how systems work – SC Justice
Speaking at the 2022 Bench, Bar, and Faculty conference, she explains that the harmonization of technology is important to assess the work of the various systems stakeholders operate with.
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Africa
Nigeria Law teachers raise concerns over ‘half-baked’ lawyers:Call for Reformation in the Nigerian legal education system
Speaking in separate interviews with The PUNCH on Wednesday, the teachers said the reform was necessary in order to preserve the sanctity of the legal profession.
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Courts
Lawyers, accused persons shocked at video of Major Mahama’s brutal murder
“Jesus!” That was the reaction of a female lawyer at the Bar when the videos that detail the alleged murder of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama was played in open court yesterday.
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General
Kimathi Kuenyehia announced new President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana
Mr. Kuenyehia succeeds Ayesha Bedwei Ibe, a Tax Leader for PwC Ghana, who led the organisation since 2020.
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General
Who is Kissi Agyebeng, the man pencilled in for Special Prosecutor?
Mr Kissi Agyebeng, is a legal practitioner, and Chairman of the Electronic Communications Tribunal, who is expected to be nominated as the next Special Prosecutor (SP), according to Daily Graphic sources.
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General
Commission study on access to justice – Prof. Oppong to GBA, GLC, Attorney-General
Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong, a law professor at the Califonia Western School of Law and a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, said the study should examine the use of digital technology to enhance access to justice.
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General
GIMPA Law School Lecturer Dr. Jamal Tonzua Appointed as Acting Deputy Director-General of Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority
Dr. Jamal Tonzua, a lecturer at GIMPA Law School and an expert in cybersecurity law, has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Director-General of Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority. His extensive experience in law, national security, and digit...
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General
The rule against touting: Ghana goes the American way
In Ghana, lawyers or law firms are permitted to create websites but the rule states that this does not include social media
Robert Nii Arday Clegg
General
Ace Ankomah, BOG Dep Governor, NSMQ Mistress, Others to be inducted into fellowship of GAAS
The Ceremony will take place at 5: 30 at the Academy’s Auditorium and will be streamed live for all viewers.
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Supreme Court News
President Akufo-Addo’s next Supreme Court appointment(s): Who will be elevated to become a “Lord”?
On the portal of the Judicial Service, the composition of the Supreme Court is now made up of 13 justices and the Chief Justice. They are Justice Jones Dotse, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, Justice Agnes M.A. Dordzie,...
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Courts
President Akufo-Addo’s next Supreme Court appointment(s): Who will be elevated to become a “Lord”?
With the passing of Justice Samuel Marful-Sau and the knowledge of Justice Yaw Appau’s retirement, the number of justices is now below 15.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
A Bright Future for Young Lawyers: Rising Admissions at the Ghana School of Law-Sandra Frimpong
This increase signifies not just the growth of the legal profession but also reflects the dynamism and ambition of young Ghanaians eager to make their mark in the legal arena.
Sandra Frimpong
Business
IEA wants Bank of Ghana Act amended
He suggested that Parliament determine their allowances to shield the bank from Executive influence.
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