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11 jailed over illegal mining in Atewa Forest
11 jailed over illegal mining in Atewa Forest
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Opinion
Copyright permissions granted libraries in Ghana: An exposition of Section 21 of the Copyright Act 2005 (Act 690)
Libraries are of utmost importance in our society. Its impact causes a ripple effect across generations and therefore a needed resource in our communities. However, in light of benefitting from the resources of the library, there is the nee...
Anita Natekie Nartey
Election Petition
Election petition: Jean Mensa won’t testify – Supreme Court
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has ruled that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa is free not to testify in the ongoing election petition.
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General
CASE STUDY: INSOLVENCY AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING OF THE BANKS IN GHANA
Between the years 2017 and 2019, Ghana’s banking sector underwent an unprecedented period of reform which was prompted by widespread regulatory breaches, poor governance, undercapitalization, and unsustainable lending practices.
Ama Anima Konadu
General
Bagbin pushes committee to fast-track anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Mr Bagbin told the House that the bill remains a major issue of public interest and must be moved forward in the legislative process.
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General
Akoto Ampaw describes Bagbin’s ruling on Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill as alien to Legislative procedure
On Monday, the speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Alban S.K. Bagbin ruled that deliberation and voting on the Anti LGBTQI+ Bill(Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill) will not be a secret vote but public.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Laws alone insufficient to improve women’s lives – Justice Jennifer Dodoo
She noted that laws and treaties were insufficient at protecting women.
GNA
General
Language of criminal code is an Old Testament approach to handling crime, says Seth Awuku
He spoke to host Samson Lardy Anyenini on The Law programme, discussing community sentencing as an alternative to custodial sentencing.
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General
GBA President renews call to protect Judiciary from political pressure
GBA President, Mrs Efua Ghartey, said the Judiciary must be protected from political pressure if it is to remain a credible institution for justice delivery.
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General
19 pubs, others fined GH¢475,000 for flouting public smoking law
The facilities including pubs, night clubs, and recreational centres located in Greater Accra and Central Regions were sanctioned to pay GH¢25,000 each.
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Opinion
Beyond the "Koo Kaa": Safeguarding Ghana's forest reserves
The article intends to ensure that beyond the discussions and debates on the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest, concrete steps are taken at clarifying the legislative framework for the management and utilisation of forest resou...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Courts
Court sentences 36-year-old man to eight years for human trafficking
Ametepe pleaded guilty to the charges and was convicted on his plea.
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Courts
Opuni case: Dr Opuni seeks recusal of Justice Dotse-Justice Dotse denies the allegation
On October 12, 2021, the apex court sat on a review application filed by the Attorney General relative to a July 28, 2021 decision that saw a 3-2 majority decision by the court.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Opinion
Time’s Up For Justice? Why Ghana’s Human Rights “Expiry Date” Must Go
The article argues that Ghana’s six-month procedural time limit for enforcing fundamental human rights under Order 67 Rule 3 unlawfully restricts access to constitutional justice. It contends that fundamental rights cannot be extinguished b...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Deep Cracks in the Patent System as Revealed by Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacture
The article explores flaws in the patent system exposed by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, particularly the insufficiency of disclosure requirements. It argues that despite the legal obligation for patentees to disclose inventions, third-pa...
Prince Nketia
General
Parliamentary committee to resume public hearings on anti-gay bill
The bill, known as the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country and beyond
DL News
General
Parliament will pass strict laws against LGBT – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker was responding to a petition presented by one Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse, a political activist in the Eastern Region
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Opinion
The Ineffectiveness of Criminal Prosecution in Tax Recovery in Ghana: Insights from the Case of The Republic v. Warren Oil Company Limited
This article examines the limitations of criminal prosecution in recovering unpaid taxes in Ghana, using the case of The Republic v. Warren Oil Company Limited as a focal point. It argues that the punitive measures in the Revenue Administra...
Rebecca Eduafo-Abraham, Esq.
General
Residential complex for Court of Appeal justices: Chief Justice hints at similar project at Adenta
The new Court of Appeal complex in Kumasi, together with twenty (20) townhouses and a guesthouse will serve as permanent residence for Justices of the Court of Appeal, serving the northern sector of the country .
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General
GBA condemns flogging of two persons in viral video, directs Committee to offer legal assistance
The GBA indicates that it has directed its Women and Minors Rights Committee to take up the matter by closely monitoring and offering the required legal assistance to the victims.
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