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Common legal situations that require professional advice
From legal family battles to criminal charges, the skills and experience of a lawyer make for an essential guide
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Foss v Harbottle revisited: Debunking the myth of member personal right as an exception
ABSTRACT This article puts the rule in Foss v Harbottle under microscopic scrutiny in light of the exceptions stated to the rule in Edwards v Halliwell. It concludes that one of the exceptions to the rule — “where the rights of members have...
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Europe
UK Supreme Court rejects Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Judges uphold appeal court ruling over risk to deported refugees and deals blow to PM’s ‘stop the boats’ strategy
The Guardian
Courts
Occupancy of ‘Light Industrial area’: Court orders Lands Commission to approve Shabib Motors application
The High Court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Anthony Oppong JA has ordered the Lands Commission to approve the application by SHABIB MOTORS LTD for the grant of the unnumbered plot situated opposite Manet Court at Tema Motorway Ind...
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Tech
Deadbots can speak for you after your death. Is that ethical?
This article on Deadbots was originally published by The Conversation
The Conversation | Sara Suárez-Gonzalo
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Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift action to end witch hunts
In a statement on August 10, the Committee commended the relentless efforts of individuals, NGOs, and governments working to eliminate witchcraft accusations and related abuses in Ghana and beyond.
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Courts
Wesley Girls SHS sued for alleged discrimination against muslim students
The case, filed under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court pursuant to Articles 2(1)(b) and 130(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution, seeks to address what Osman claims are constitutional breaches impacting Muslim students.
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Africa
Chad soldiers arrested for rape in Niger Republic
Chadian soldiers on international deployment to tackle jihadist fighters raped women and at least one minor in southwest Niger, the national human rights commission said Sunday.
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Crime
Jammeh To Justice coalition disappointed with reparations allocated to victims
The Jammeh To Justice Ghana Coalition, says it is disappointed in the amount of money allotted by the Gambian government to families of victims who were killed under ex-Gambian president Yahya Jammeh
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Africa
Zimbabwe: Doctors and nurses face jail for striking as controversial Health Services Bill becomes law
The new law criminalises any collective job action which goes beyond 72 hours, and any member of the Health Service who breaches the Act shall be liable for a fine and a prison sentence
AllAfrica
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GBA to support Compassion Int'l to promote child rights
This was announced at the 20th anniversary celebration of Compassion International Ghana, a Christian non-governmental organization focused on improving the lives of children and youth in impoverished communities.
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General
[PDF] Full Draft: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act, 2024 (Ghana's Anti-LGBT Bill)
Parliament has passed the anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act, 2024.
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Landlords liable to 2-year jail term for charging beyond 6 months rent advance.
A section of Ghanaians, particularly the youth have raised concern about housing deficit in the country and called on the government to convert the Saglemi Affordable Housing project to a social housing project for rental accommodation for...
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Implement gender-responsive tax policies for equality-Experts call
Speaking at a policy conference on taxation, gender equality, and sustainable development, organized by the Network for Women’s Rights (NETRIGHT) Ghana in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Mr. Winful pointed out that...
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African Bar Association to hold annual conference from August 7-11, 2022
The theme for this year’s conference is “Instituting an enduring Legacy of Transparent and Accountable Governance in Africa: Basic Issues and Road Map.”
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Opinion
Rethinking Legal Education in Ghana: From Rote Memorization to Open-Statute Exams For A New Era of Legal Competence and Mastery
The article examines the current state of legal education in Ghana, highlighting its challenges and proposing reforms to make it more effective, accessible, and aligned with modern legal practice.
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Courts
Amend section 24 of Cybercrime Act – ECOWAS Court directs Nigeria
The Court's directive comes on the back of a writ, challenging the legality and compatibility of Section 24 of Nigeria's Cybercrime Act 2005.
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Tsatsu Tsikata's 50 years at the bar to be commemorated with a 3-day event
A three-day celebration will be held in Accra from August 6 to 8, 2025, to mark Tsatsu Tsikata’s 50th year at the Ghana Bar. The event will include tributes and panel discussions reflecting on his contributions to law, academia, and nationa...
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Courts
Ghanaian courts to get speech-to-text technology for local language translation – Chief Justice
According to the Chief Justice, the new system is expected to process spoken local languages, including Ga, and produce English translations without relying solely on the interpreter's spoken version.
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Election Petition
Supreme Court overrules Tsatsu Tsikata’s objection, sets date for ruling
The Apex Court of Ghana has set January 5, 2021 to decide the fate of embattled Member of Parliament-Elect for Hohoe, John Peter Amewu.
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