Courts
I have fully cooperated with the police throughout my arrest, detention, interrogations-Oliver Barker tells court
The applicant's counsel is expecting in court on Monday, March 14, 2022, to move the motion for bail pending trial.
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Results for "International Criminal Court"
7002 results.
US
Cannabis lawyers say Georgia Supreme court ruling creates ‘chilling effect’
With cannabis still illegal at the federal level, the court held that legal work related to the state’s burgeoning low-THC oil industry amounts to “counseling and assisting clients in the commission of criminal acts.”
DL News
Courts
Court declines request to halt Mustapha Abdul-Hamid trial for legal vacation
Lawyers for four of the accused persons had asked the court to adjourn proceedings until October, when the regular legal term resumes.
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Courts
Court remands Freddie Blay over disputed property demolition
The veteran lawyer and politician was taken into custody on Monday, 16 March 2026, after police in Accra executed what authorities say was a long-outstanding criminal arrest warrant.
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Courts
Court rejects Wontumi team’s bid for extra disclosures in mining case
The Accra High Court on Monday, 8 December 2025, dismissed an application in which the defence argued that the requested documents were critical to the preparation of their case.
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Courts
Fisherman to spend 40 years in jail for robbery, rape
The convict, Emmanuel Tetteh, also known as "666," Escobar, and Commetey, pleaded not guilty to robbery charges during the trial at an Accra Circuit Court.
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Europe
Grandfather killer jailed in first TV sentencing in England and Wales
The arrival of TV cameras at the Old Bailey and other crown courts comes nine years after the move was first promised.
BBC
General
AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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Courts
Take over all OSP prosecutions until prosecutorial power is granted-Court orders AG
In the judgment delivered by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, the court held that although the Special Prosecutor may investigate offences, the power to prosecute remains constitutionally tied to the Attorney General
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General
Petition: Gyakye Quayson asks GLC to investigate Attorney-General for "professional misconduct"
He maintains that the alleged actions by the Attorney-General has jeopardized his fundamental human right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty and his right to a fair trial.
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US
Can rappers be jailed for lyrics and image? History shows they can
In this case, Young Thug’s and Gunna’s artistic choices, like lyrics and social media posts, can be used as evidence in court.
Washington Post
Crime
Sureties cannot be prosecuted for non fulfilment of bail bonds, penalties: Fair to victims? – Lawyer expatiates
Sureties cannot be prosecuted for non fulfillment of bail bonds, penalties: Fair to victims? – Lawyer expatiates
DL News
Courts
Submission of no case: High Court to deliver a ruling in Capital Bank case
The four have been charged with 26 counts of conspiracy to steal, abetment of crime, namely stealing, stealing, and money laundering
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US
Abu Trica accused of using AI in alleged $8m romance scam targeting elderly Americans
According to U.S. court documents, Kumi and his co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, allegedly led a criminal network that defrauded more than 80 elderly victims of over $8 million.
DL News
Crime
Hairdresser jailed 5 years for stealing via clone cheques
Oforiwa faced seven charges, including theft and aiding criminal activities. Although a first-time offender and a mother of two, the court ruled that her deliberate actions warranted punishment.
DL News
Courts
Court remands accountant for unauthorized attempt to collect tax for GRA
Investigations uncovered that the accused had been forging the GRA official receipts.
GNA
Courts
Court remands four persons over GPHA’s Marketing Manager’s murder
They were accused of murder in violation of section 46 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29)
GNA
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 30-31, 2023
Particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for May 3 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for April 5 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, a writ, and a criminal appeal
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