Courts
High Court awards GHC 500,000 as damages against Sammy Gyamfi
This is a decision of the court in a defamation suit filed by the Manhyia South MP and the current Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh against the opposition officer.
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General
GBA must re-live era of numerous constitutional actions today – Justice Jones Dotse
“In times of challenges and difficulty, the GBA has made its voice heard. Offering clarity and direction, shaping the national conversation and getting the right things done”
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Business
Sammy Gyamfi, Bobby Banson, 5 others file official complaint over alleged negligent conduct of Delta Air lines
"Additionally, our clients request your office to direct Delta Air Lines Inc. to make the necessary refunds to all passengers who downgraded from business class to economy class on Monday, 25th July 2022 irrespective of their nationality."
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US
Democrats introduce bill requiring term limits for US supreme court justices
The Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act (Term), would establish 18-year terms for supreme court justices and establish a process for the president to appoint a new justice every two years.
The Guardian
US
Democrats arrested at abortion rights protest
The protest follows a Supreme Court ruling that ended the nationwide right to abortion.
BBC
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...
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Africa
Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerian senator accused of organ-harvesting plot
The defendants live in Nigeria but have family in London, magistrates were told. Both are accused of conspiracy to arrange and/or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.
BBC
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 News
Crime
Special Prosecutor secures warrant for NDC’s Dela Coffie's arrest
According to details shared in a statement by the OSP, Mr. Coffie is being charged for corruption and corruption-related offences, particularly regarding forgery of an official document.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria presidential aspirant denies $7m graft charges
Rochas Okorocha is accused of stealing and money laundering involving 2.9 billion naira ($7m; £5.5m) of public funds between 2014 and 2016 when he was the governor of the south-eastern state of Imo.
BBC
General
Speaker’s maiden seminal lecture to be held on May 31
This maiden lecture will seek to spark and stimulate public discourse on the concept of Separation of powers relative to the Supreme Court’s decision in Justice Abdulai V Attorney General.
DL News
Europe
Road-blocking protestors could be jailed for a year under new UK law
Under the new laws, it will be illegal for activists to lock or glue themselves to buildings with those that do facing a maximum penalty of six months in prison and an unlimited fine.
Euronews
General
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
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US
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court says draft abortion ruling authentic
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court says draft abortion ruling authentic
aljazeera
Europe
Italian children should have both parents' surnames, Constitutional Court says
Italian children should have both parents' surnames, Constitutional Court says
euronews.com
General
Justice systems increasing inequality in Africa-UPSA Global Law College affirms
The Global Law College, which was the first of its kind by the school, drew citizen participants from nations across the continent to discuss the problems of law, justice, and society in Africa.
DL News
Courts
Techiman South Election Petition: Subpoena against EC Chair, Regional Crime Officer dismissed
The suit seeks to quash the declaration of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP), Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah as Techiman South MP, and declare Dr. Christopher Beyere Baasongti as winner of the Techiman-South parliamentary elections.
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Courts
Court grants traditional ruler’s plea to intervene in defamatory suit against Cape Coast South MP
The MCE had sued the MP for what he described as defamatory comments made by Mr. Ricketts-Hagan about him, following his confirmation as MCE.
DL News
General
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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