Europe
UK: Woman claiming to be Christ warned to stop using court time
The court heard that Michelle Andrea Derrig, known as Michelle Andrea Hargreaves after marriage, changed her name last November to Jesus Christ.
The Law Society Gazette
Results for "2021 Public Safety and Crime report"
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Africa
Nigeria: Another association of Lawyers emerges
Mr Ogbankwa said LSN was established to keep the legal practice in Nigeria in line with international best practices.
Premium Times Nig
Africa
South African jailed 43 years by US Court for multiple child pornography convictions
Andrian Page, who pleaded guilty on June 19, 2019, would be serving 43 years in prison, followed by 10 years on supervised release after the completion of his prison term.
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Others
UAE jails Nigerian for violating Cybercrime law
In the UAE, taking a video or photograph of someone without their consent and posting such on social media is a violation of the cybercrime act.
Premium Times Nig
Crime
Police, Child Rights International place bounty on man in viral video whipping toddler
Child Rights International while condemning the incident in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Bright Appiah, said the GH¢ 10,000 bounty is for information on three individuals who were seen or their voices heard in the video.
DL News
General
‘Galamsey’ fight: OccupyGhana wants gov’t to declare State of Emergency in mining areas
“We, therefore, request that you take immediate steps towards declaraing a state of emergency in every mining area in Ghana. In accordance with article 33(1) of the Constitution."
DL News
General
What makes a good lawyer? – Ntrakwah(Esq) counsels potential practitioners
“You are all aware that the number of lawyers called each year to the Bar is on the ascendancy so this means that as lawyers, or potential lawyers, you must set yourselves apart.”
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Africa
Uganda protests denounce EU oil policy
"EU respect Africans and their resources," one placard reads, "our oil is our hope," says another.
BBC
General
Venues, additional information for 2022 GSL Entrance Examination
Candidates are requested to arrive by 7: 00 am to undergo pre-examination processes including COVID-19 preventive protocols.
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Europe
Pogba's brother in custody as police investigate claims he tried to extort former Manchester United star
Mathias Pogba went to see Paris police on Wednesday afternoon and was held for questioning, an official close to the investigation said.
Sky News
General
Atone tenancy or risk losing your properties- Nungua Stool to Trassaco homeowners, residents
A notice dated September 1, 2022, and signed by the Gborbu Wulomo referring to a December 2020 judgment of the Supreme Court, noted that the developers of the estate; Empire Builders, acquired no form of interest in any land from the stool.
DL News
General
Medical Negligence: Vice President bemoans rising cases in recent times
Speaking at the opening of a three-day conference by the Medical and Dental Council in Accra, the Vice President commended the Council for coming up with a policy document that seeks to address these issues.
DL News
General
Odike apologises to Asante Bediatuo
On August 25, 2022, Nana Asante Bediatuo through his lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo issued a letter in which he refuted and denied allegations made against him by the founder and leader of the United Progressive Party(UPP), Kwasi Addai Odike rel...
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Africa
Lagos lawyer arraigned for trafficking 11-year-old girl
Igwe Ifeoma is facing six counts of conspiracy to traffic a child, child trafficking, inhuman treatment, unlawful assault, and inflicting bodily injuries.
The Nigeria Lawyer
General
Employ Research Officers to read all judgments of Superior Courts- SC Justice charges Law Reform Commission
“We urge all other sectors especially the Law Reform Commission to employ research officers to read all the judgments of the Superior courts"
DL News
General
Meet Deborah Ganyo-Grunitzy : 2022/2023 UG LSU President elect
Deborah Babliss Grunitzkyis a passionate and reformative leader, who has served in various capacities tailored at changing the lives of the people she comes into contact with.
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Tech
Dennislaw rolls out updated search functionality. What does it mean for their users?
This is the first in what is expected to be a series of improvements in general user experiences
DL News
General
KNUST Faculty of Law wins 2022 Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition
In addition to winning this year’s Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, KNUST has also been selected to host the 2023 edition.
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Europe
Neymar to be tried over irregularities in Barcelona transfer
The Brazilian international, his parents, and former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu will be tried for alleged corruption related to the forward’s move from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.
AFP
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing July 26-29, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration relates to writs, civil motions, civil appeals, review motions, and reference motion, all invoking the original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, review jurisdiction,...
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