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Justice Adjei questions legal gap between sex and marriage age
“If a person cannot marry at 16, why should they be allowed to have sex at 16?”
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Retire at 70: Justice Dzamefe opposes raising Judges’ retirement age to 75
During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, Justice Dzamefe stated unequivocally that he sees no merit in extending the working years of judges at the Supreme and Appeal Courts.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court clears Akwatia MP of contempt
The 5-member panel of the apex court sitting on June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court for Mr Kumi's arrest.
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Courts
2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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Suspended CJ deserves say in trial venue – Former Ghana Law School Director
In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Mr. Ansa-Asare emphasized that while the Chief Justice faces an inquiry, her constitutional rights and the dignity of her office must remain intact.
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Old Tafo MP petitions ILO ‘politically-motivated' sacking of public workers
In his petition, the MP alleges that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is orchestrating dismissals across the civil and public service, bypassing lawful procedures and replacing affected staff with politically aligne...
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Courts
Hotel Association sues GHAMRO over unlawful royalty charges
According to court documents, the GHA is challenging the current model used by GHAMRO and ARSOG to assess and collect royalties from its members, describing it as inconsistent with Ghana’s copyright laws.
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Crime
Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite
Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
Kweku Azar
Courts
Court convicts former NSS "side chick' of contempt, jails her 45 days
The conviction stems from two videos she shared online in which she launched verbal attacks against the presiding judge, Justice John Bosco Nabarese, accusing him of bias in her dismissed civil case against a senior bank official she referr...
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No legal basis for prima facie against Chief Justice — Former Deputy AG Diana Dapaah asserts
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, Ms. Dapaah stated that after carefully examining the three petitions submitted to President John Mahama for the Chief Justice’s removal, she found them lacking merit.
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Courts
2025 criminal assizes opened in Central Region
Speaking during the official launch of the 2025 Criminal Assizes at the Cape Coast Court Complex, Justice Amono-Niezer emphasized that criminal trials directly impact not just the freedom and welfare of individuals but also the overall peac...
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Courts
Prevent jurors from serving in multiple courts-CJ directs in light of 2025 criminal assizes
At the opening of the session in Accra, the Chief Justice stressed the importance of this directive to facilitate efficient and expedited trials.
Richard Osei Boateng
Africa
Diplomatic storm brews as France detains Algerian consular agent amid kidnap probe
The arrest, which reportedly occurred earlier this week, is linked to France’s investigation into the abduction of Amir Boukhors, a well-known critic of the Algerian regime.
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Africa
Three Americans convicted in DR Congo coup plot transferred to US custody
Initially sentenced to death by a military tribunal, their punishments were reduced to life imprisonment just last week. According to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the individuals are now under U.S. custody.
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US
Meet SMU Law School, winners of 2025 Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court Competition
Renowned as the world’s most prestigious moot court competition, the Jessup moot challenges law students globally to grapple with complex issues in international law. This year saw record-breaking participation, with 805 teams from 104 juri...
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Crime
Eleven arrested for illegal mining at Fichser, near Bunsu
According to a press statement issued by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Foster Owusu, the arrest was made on April 2, 2025, following a formal report received by the police.
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Courts
Enchi court reverses earlier order releasing excavators seized in galamsey activity
Delivering the ruling on April 2, 2025, Judge Lawrence Buenor Buer admitted that the court lacked the authority to issue the release order made on March 28. He emphasized that the court overstepped its jurisdiction in matters relating to il...
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GNAAP urges Government to boost ADR infrastructure and support for justice reform
According to the association, the current conditions under which mediation sessions are conducted do not reflect the nation’s commitment to using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a legitimate method for settling disputes.
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Courts
Ashanti Regional GBA advocates ADR over media trials for business disputes
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 ADR Week in Kumasi, Kwame Owusu Sekyere, cautioned against using the media as a battleground for legal disputes.
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