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Courts
NDC Central Regional Communication Officer given additional charges
Mr. Kwesi Dawood had been accused of having sex with his teenage daughter and subsequently charged with incest, defilement and assault
DL News14 October 2021
US
R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in sex trafficking case
Known for the 1996 Grammy-winning smash “I Believe I Can Fly,” Kelly, 54, pleaded not guilty to a racketeering charge and eight counts of violating a federal law making it illegal to transport people across state lines for prostitution.
DL News28 September 2021
US
Apple’s App Store dealt blow by Judge in epic antitrust Case
“Given the trial record, the court cannot ultimately conclude that Apple is a monopolist under either federal or state antitrust laws,” she wrote.
DL News10 September 2021
General
Immigration Service chases foreigners with Ghana passport
The GIS will never let the region and the country down, especially when drugs, cyberfraud, Q-Net [the controversial online ‘network marketing organisation’] are trying to take root in the region.
DL News3 September 2021
Tech
Lack of modern equipment and logistics by security personnel responsible for illegal cross-border movements
The 24-month intervention which aims to improve the security awareness of citizens along and across border communities is being funded by the US Embassy.
DL News2 September 2021
General
Asking MMDCEs to act is illegal, we’ll go to Supreme Court on this – ChaLoG
A statement from the Co-ordinating Council said “The attention of the Regional Co-ordinating Council has been drawn to a message circulating on social media that “All MMDCEs are to hand over to their respective Co-ordinating Directors by cl...
DL News23 August 2021
General
Anti-LGBT Bill laid in Parliament
advocating for LGBQ rights would also be illegal under the bill, with activists facing jail sentences of between five and ten years.
DL News3 August 2021
General
Gov’t urged to protect rights of Ghanaian fishing communities
“Critically, there is a need for further investigation by the government of Ghana and the CHRAJ in several key areas to determine whether government acts of omission or commission in relation to the management of the fisheries sector consti...
DL News2 August 2021
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 News5 July 2021
Others
Top Mexican Court decriminalizes recreational cannabis
In an 8-3 decision, the court ruled that adults would be able to apply for permits to cultivate and consume their own cannabis
DL News29 June 2021
General
“Momo agents cannot transfer new tax charges to customers” – Lawyer
The new tariffs by the Mobile Money Association may take effect from 1st July 2021.
DL News28 June 2021
Courts
The Receiver of Unibank cannot issue a writ against Duffuor, 9 others - Court
The motion sought to dismiss the said suit on the grounds of Nii Amanor Dodoo’s lack of capacity to institute the same.
DL News27 June 2021
Business
Stop buying or selling foreign currency or face prosecution-BoG warns unlicensed entities
“The sole legal tender in Ghana is the Ghana cedi and the Ghana pesewa. It is prohibited to price, advertised, and demand payment for goods and services in foreign currency.”
DL News15 June 2021
Election Petition
2020 Parliamentary Election Dispute: Assin North M.P. petitions Chief Justice to remove trial Judge
Hon. James Gyekye Quayson has through his lawyers, petitioned the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana; His Lordship Kwasi Anin Yeboah to remove the judge hearing the petition, challenging his election as the Member of Parliament in the 2...
DL News2 June 2021
Africa
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
In a scathing ruling, five High Court judges in Kenya have blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution.
DL News15 May 2021
General
Implement free medical care for domestic violence victims — FIDA
The President of the Federation of Women Lawyers Ghana (FIDA), Mrs. Afua Adotey, has called on the government to rigorously implement the Domestic Violence Act, ACT 723.
DL News4 May 2021
Crime
Nana Agradaa: Owner of Thunder TV arrested for illegal transmission
The owner of satellite television channel Thunder TV, Patience Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa has been arrested after the station was found to be operating illegally.
DL News22 April 2021
General
Cannabis not legalised for recreational use – Ambrose Dery
The Minister-designate for Interior, Ambrose Dery has stated that the legalisation of cannabis in the country was done for industrial purposes and not meant for recreational use.
DL News17 February 2021
Courts
Kenyan High Court rules that lawyers are essential workers during COVID-19 lockdown
A Kenyan High Court in Nairobi, the country’s capital, has ruled that lawyers in the country be exempted from the curfew order imposed by the government to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
DL News18 November 2020
Courts
Chairman Wontumi’s bail ppplication: High Court sets November 4 for ruling
The decision to adjourn followed arguments from his lawyers and the prosecution over whether sufficient grounds had been established to justify his temporary release from prison.
DL News16 October 2026