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Africa
South Africa: Policewoman arrested for sexually violating son
The policewoman, who cannot be identified, was arrested last week and remains remanded in custody after appearing before a court.
AllAfrica30 January 2023
Courts
Takoradi fake kidnapping, pregnancy case: Court fines woman GH¢7,200
Josephine Panyin Mensah was charged with two counts of deceiving a public officer and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic.
DL News17 November 2022
Supreme Court News
I will not say the Supreme Court is being packed - SC nominee
Responding to a question during his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, he said, considering the workload of the court and its jurisdiction, he will suggest membership of 21.
DL News20 October 2022
General
Exude integrity, patriotism, self-belief – Chief Justice tells youth
"Those are the values that will differentiate you from others and set you and our nation on the path to greatness,”
DL News13 October 2022
Others
Can't compel wife to live with Muslim husband who has married another woman if it isn't ‘equitable’ - India Court
The court observed thus while dismissing an appeal filed by a Muslim man challenging the family court's order dismissing his suit for restoration of conjugal rights in connection with his first wife (respondent).
Livelaw11 October 2022
Europe
Spain passes ‘only yes means yes’ sexual consent law
Under the new law, consent must be affirmative and cannot be assumed to have been given by default or silence.
The Guardian28 September 2022
Courts
Ownership of disputed Abeka-Lapaz House: Court saves 86-year-old dad, ejects daughter
"It is hereby ordered that the defendant vacates the portion of the property she is occupying and give the plaintiffs vacant possession forthwith. We have considered the ages of the plaintiffs in determining the period they have to wait to...
DL News16 September 2022
Africa
Barring foreign nationals from being admitted to legal profession not unconstitutional - ConCourt
In September last year, the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein declared that section unconstitutional and invalid but found the discrimination in Section 24(2)(b) of the LPA was fair.
News242 August 2022
Supreme Court News
An ' officious' by-stander cannot commit a party for contempt - Supreme Court rules
The group invoked the jurisdiction of the apex court citing the GRA Commissioner General and the Ghana Revenue Authority for contempt for going ahead to begin the collection of the E-levy on May 1, 2022 despite the pendency of an injunction...
DL News12 July 2022
Europe
Russia blockading Ukrainian grain is a 'real war crime' - EU
"We call on Russia to deblockade the [Ukrainian] ports."
BBC20 June 2022
General
Revise, streamline Standing Orders to reflect emerging technology – Speaker
“After three decades of parliamentary practice, there is clearly an urgent need to finalize and approve reviews of the Standing Orders that have been carried out across several parliaments."
DL News15 June 2022
Tech
Should Banks create their own cryptocurrencies?
Even as far back as 2013, bitcoin was worth almost as much as gold. And, at the end of 2016, the total value of bitcoins in circulation was US$14bn. Is it time for banks to consider creating theirs?
The Conversation | Nafis Alam & Graham Kendall24 May 2022
General
You cannot conduct a valid marriage ceremony after 6pm – Legal practitioner
You cannot conduct a valid marriage ceremony after 6pm – Legal practitioner
DL News5 May 2022
General
30 years of Referendum 1992 : What the Lord Justices have said on constitutions
The current Constitution was approved exactly 30 years ago on April 28, 1992, through a National Referendum after about 92% approval. It was then officially adopted on January 7, 1993.
Richard Osei Boateng28 April 2022
General
Clerk of Parliament under duty to inform EC about vacant seat – Deputy AG
“It is the duty of the Clerk of Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission about a vacant seat in Parliament."
DL News14 April 2022
Courts
JB murder trial: You did not author DNA report –Defence lawyer tells Consultant
The accused persons, Daniel Asiedu aka sexy dondon and Vincent Bossu aka Junior Agogo have been charged with the murder of the former Member of Parliament. Additionally, the two are facing a charge of conspiracy to rob.
DL News7 April 2022
General
Navigating Mental Health Challenges Through Law School
Law students often tend to be the most dissatisfied, depressed, and demoralized among any grad student population
Law Technology Today1 April 2022
Courts
Assin North MP's appeal challenging High Court Judgment struck out
Quoting the celebrated British Judge, Lord Denning, Justice Irene Charity Larbi noted “You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand.”
DL News22 March 2022
General
Voting right of Deputy Speakers: Applying for SC review will make no sense-Sam Okudzeto
Since the Supreme Court’s judgment was delivered on March 9, 2022, various personalities have on different occasions, called on the plaintiff to go for a review.
DL News16 March 2022
Africa
Kenya and Zimbabwe banned from world football by Fifa
A Fifa ban means the two countries cannot take part in international competitions until the suspension is lifted.
BBC26 February 2022