Courts
Man remanded for torturing son
Scheduled to reappear in court on Friday, May 19, Kobi pleaded guilty with explanation to the charge of causing harm and assault.
GNA
Results for "Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council"
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Courts
Restrain NDC from holding Presidential primaries until – Duffuor tells court
In the motion dated May 7, 2023, the applicant notes that the Director of the Elections Directorate of the party told aspirants subsequent to the balloting process that he would make available photo albums of credible delegates
DL News
General
Oti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates four courts
Justice Anin-Yeboah noted that the commissioning of the courthouses is part of the Judiciary's objective to make justice accessible to the people in the area.
DL News
US
Texas shooting: Nine teenagers shot at prom after-party
The victims, who have not been publicly named, ranged in age from 15 to 19. All are recovering from their wounds at two local hospitals.
BBC
Crime
Return 95 frozen vehicles before May 3 - EOCO to car dealerships, individuals
EOCO, today, April 18, published a list of the vehicles suspected to have been stolen from the United States and Canada.
DL News
Europe
More UK judges want to quit before retirement, official survey shows
The 2022 UK Judicial Attitude Survey, published earlier this month, found that 43% of salaried judges are considering quitting early, up from 31% in 2014.
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Attempt to influence judge: Chief, another convicted for contempt, sign bond
Naab Nyakora Mantii and Richard Sunday Yinbil who are influential in the town, are said to have gone to the office of the judge seeking to influence him on some mining cases before the court.
DL News
Courts
Kasoa murder trial: Court adjourns over absence of juror
Charged with conspiracy and murder, the two boys (a now 16-year-old minor and a 19-year-old young teenager) are being tried for killing 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdallah in April 2021.
DL News
Courts
Shatta Wale, Bulldog attempt out of court settlement in defamation case
Appearing in court on March 7, 2023, the lawyer for the plaintiff, Justice Srem sai announced to the court that negotiations and settlement had already begun and thus asked for an adjournment
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
Tech
UK law firm looking to hire GPT specialist
The UK firm is the latest in a host of law firms looking to find uses for the fast-developing chat technology.
LAW.COM
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
Courts
Court of Appeal sittings in 4 Regional capitals suspended indefinitely
A statement signed by the Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah emphasizes that ‘all pending appeals in the Court of Appeal listed above, are accordingly transferred to Kumasi and Accra."
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
General
Four things to consider before opening a solo practice
From a careful evaluation of financial capacity to reliance on a professional network, here are steps to take before starting a solo practice.
Lawyer Monthly
Business
Default in Annual Renewals: ORC begins deletion of 500,000 lapsed Business Names
The exercise is in line with Section 5 A (2) of the Registration of Business Names Act, 1962, (Act 151)
DL News
Crime
Police Inspector interdicted for leaving service rifle in commercial vehicle
Inspector Adam, with the Rapid Deployment Force, Takoradi, has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau to allow for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
GNA
Europe
UK: Judge warned over drinking during a hearing break
Evidence indicated the judge had consumed alcohol in her chambers and as a result the hearing could not proceed to a conclusion.
Law Society Gazette
Business
11-member Independent Tax Appeals Board inaugurated
The ITAB as one of the mandates, would hear and determine appeals against the Commission-General of the GRA with respect to objections to tax decisions under section 43 of Act 1029.
DL News
Africa
Arsenal fans arrested in Uganda after celebrating Manchester United victory
Police said they didn't have a permit to hold the procession which is a public order offence.
BBC