Africa
Parole for man who murdered South Africa's ex-first lady
Luyanda Mboniswa, who was 21 years old when he committed the crime, worked as a security guard at the former first lady’s apartment block.
BBC
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Courts
High court dismisses Quayson's motion for Stay of Proceedings
In its ruling on Tuesday, the court held that the arguments made by Mr. Quayson's side does not warrant a special circumstance for the application to be granted.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Civil Appeal Form 6 can be issued only once -Supreme Court
This decision has therefore changed the practice in appellate courts where the registry often issues a new Civil Form 6 after an order of rectification has been carried out
DL News
Courts
Whether to put on hold or not: Court to rule on Quayson’s motion June 23
The court however ruled that Mr James Quasyon could absent himself on the adjourned date
DL News
Courts
Opuni trial De novo: Court dismisses request for records, sets judgment for AG’s appeal July 3
This followed a dismissal of an application for request filed by the accused persons, Dr. Stephen Opuni, former CEO of COCOBOD, and Businessman, Seidu Agongo.
Africa
Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu sworn in as new president
Tinubu becomes the 16th president of Nigeria.
CNN
Tech
US: Nonprofit opens several virtual court kiosks in Texas
People who use the kiosks will also have access to a navigator who can help them get into their court hearing as well as print and upload documents if they need to.
LAW.COM
Tech
Samsung bans use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT after internal data leak
The ban would cover not just ChatGPT, but services that use the technology like Microsoft’s Bing, as well as competing generative AI services like Bard from Google.
Tech Crunch
Europe
UK Immigration minister banned from driving for six months for speeding
The minister has been hit with a six-month driving ban and fine after being caught speeding last year. He claims he did not see a temporary speed limit.
Sky News
Courts
Check out why UG wants Justice Obiri removed from the Commonwealth Hall case
Per its Notice on Motion for Certiorari, the University of Ghana avers that the trial judge, Justice Obiri even though was attached to the Akuafo Hall when he was at the University of Ghana, was a resident of the Commonwealth Hall
DL News
Africa
Robert Mugabe's son charged in Zimbabwe for damaging cars at Harare party
Robert Mugabe Jnr, 31, is accused of causing $12,000 (£10,000) worth of damage to cars and other property.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Opuni case: Supreme Court to rule on review application against Justice Honyenuga Feb 22
It is the case of Dr. Opuni that it is the president but not the Chief Justice who is empowered by the constitution to give such an extension and thus seeking a declaration that the extension is unconstitutional.
DL News
Courts
Case against Ato Forson, two others adjourned to March 30
With two others, former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson are facing charges for causing financial loss over the importation of 200 ambulances
DL News
US
US: Woman accused of murder attacks her lawyer in court
Taylor Schabusiness lunged at her lawyer after he asked a judge to delay her case. She is alleged to have strangled a man, as well as sexually abusing the victim and dismembering his body.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Case on child streetism: Child Rights, AG given 14 days to file legal arguments, responses
The CRI led by its Executive Director, Bright Appiah, and the Attorney General’s Office represented by Grace Oppong, a Principal State Attorney have already filed their agreed Joint Memorandum of Issues
DL News
Africa
Gambia needs court for Jammeh-era crimes - president
Gambia's 1997 constitution does not have provisions, specifically prescribed, to prosecute crimes such as torture, enforced disappearances, and crimes against humanity.
BBC
Others
Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
They were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption, prostitution, and propaganda.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Case on child streetism: CRI, AG file Joint Memorandum of Issues
CRI is seeking the court to declare the current condition of children living in the street is inconsistent with the Constitution 1992 on a true and proper interpretation of (1) (c)and (d) clauses (2), (3), and (4) of Article 28
DL News
Europe
UK: Junior solicitor sues former firm for hacking ‘intimate’ WhatsApp messages
The unnamed solicitor had lost an employment tribunal claim for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal after making 79 allegations against her former employer
Law Society Gazette
Europe
Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup
German reports say the group of far-right and ex-military figures planned to storm the parliament building, the Reichstag, and seize power.
BBC