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Law practice based on 4 unchangeable pillars – CJ to Law students
Justice Torkonoo indicated that discretion is exercised according to law but not plucked from the air.
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Technology-driven JFAP receives international recognition
The Justice for All Programme (JFAP) is a State-led intervention, established in 2007 to alleviate prison overcrowding by setting up Mobile In-prison Special Courts to adjudicate remand/Pre-trial prisoner cases throughout the country
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President Akufo Addo dismisses ASEPA petition to remove Chief Justice
The civil society group petitioned the President to remove the Chief Justice after a lawyer, Kwasi Afrifa, alleged that his former client had been asked by the Chief Justice to pay a bribe of US$ 5m to influence a case in his favor.
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President Akufo-Addo receives report on petition to remove the Chief Justice
Mr Akwasi Afrifa, a lawyer alleged that the Chief Justice demanded a USD 5 million bribe from his client, Nana Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta IV, to influence his case before the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court News
Togbe Afede raises concern over uncapped Supreme Court justices
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs said Ghana must take stronger steps to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
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Mahama to convene emergency meeting with CJ, AG to discuss public fund mismanagement
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Chief Executives of Public Services in Ho on Wednesday, October 8, President Mahama said the engagement seeks to establish a fast-track accountability system
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Crime
Police foil robbery attempt on Winneba rural bank
According to a police statement, the bank’s alarm system went off around 1 a.m., prompting a patrol team to respond.
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Crime
Tiny fines,big risks in tramadol battle-FDA cries foul
During a drug awareness event for basic school pupils organised by the Aware Minds Foundation on Friday, 18 July, the FDA’s Regional Director, Sankpal Dafaari Kelvin, didn't mince words.
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ORAL to prioritize plea bargaining to recover stolen wealth-Deputy AG
Speaking on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai addressed concerns over the government’s new initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), assuring Ghanaians that this time the recovery process will be different from past efforts.
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OSP is Ghana’s best weapon in fight against corruption-Kissi Agyebeng
He highlighted that the OSP’s creation under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), has positioned it as a flagship institution with the ability to independently investigate, prosecute, recover, and manage assets related...
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Business
Decouple asset declaration mandate from Auditor-General-Domelovo
Speaking at a Constitution Review Committee stakeholder session on anti-corruption in Accra on April 14, 2025, Mr. Domelevo argued that the current system diminishes both the credibility of asset declarations and the effectiveness of the Au...
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Business
Int'l arbitration rules unfavourable to Africa-AG Dame calls for reforms
Speaking at the International Bar Association’s annual conference in Mexico City, Dame expressed concern over the potential for abuse within the arbitration system due to the secrecy and finality of proceedings.
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Speaker calls for scrapping of EX-gratia; says it has outlived its purpose
He explained that the ex-gratia system introduced under Article 71 to curb corruption among public officials and political officeholders has exacerbated the problem.
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Franklin Cudjoe Backs Jakpa Over Attorney General in Ambulance Trial
Franklin Cudjoe has voiced his support for Richard Jakpa in the ambulance trial, alleging that Attorney General Godfred Dame acted under political pressure.
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Business
Contract Act amendment to prohibit compound interests payable by state-AG
According to him, The Contracts (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114), which was sponsored by his outfit, was informed by observations made by him in the several instances
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Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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Europe
Italy mafia trial: 200 sentenced to 2,200 years for mob links
The three-year trial saw individuals, including a former Italian senator sentenced for alleged links to the 'Ndrangheta, one of Europe's most influential criminal organisations.
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Tech
How to become a digital-first law firm
In 2023, more law firms than ever before now view digital solutions as a key pillar of their business.
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Tech
Emerging technologies re-shaping the legal world
The legal profession has continuously faced accusations of being reluctant to embrace technology.
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US
US lawyer urged clients to infect opposing counsel with “nasty disease”
The extraordinary request was revealed in a ruling that condemned the behaviour of Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Devon Barclay in acting for two debtors and banned him from operating in the US Bankruptcy Court of Colorado for three years.
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