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Supreme Court judge backs live-streaming of selected proceedings
He said the courts are already public forums, but technology could further improve transparency and help build confidence in the justice system.
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Judiciary to hold 44th 'Martyrs Day' Service today
The guest preacher for the event is Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
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General
AMA fines 13 over sanitation breaches in Accra CBD
The AMA disclosed the sanctions in a Facebook post on Monday, June 8.
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Courts
Trader tells court she sold husband’s Budumburam property to accused in Cecilia Dapaah theft case
Appearing as the fifth prosecution witness, Gloria Abrafi Asiedu Asamoa-Baah said she transferred ownership of the property to Christiana Achab for GH¢800,000, with the entire transaction completed on the day they met.
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Europe
Lawyer struck off for billing 23 hours in just one day
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) found that Natasha Janet Dionne Fairs, who joined the firm in 2007 and rose to senior associate in 2022, repeatedly overstated her hours across several years.
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GWL reports daily loss of 73 million gallons in Accra due to theft, infrastructure failures
Ghana Water Limited says it loses 73 million gallons of treated water daily in Accra due to theft, illegal connections, and faulty infrastructure.
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E/R Bar President calls for enhanced protection for judges, lawyers
Speaking during the 43rd Martyrs’ Day Remembrance Service at the High Court Complex in Koforidua on Monday, June 30, Polley noted that judges and lawyers are particularly vulnerable due to the nature of their work, which often involves pres...
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Lawyers granted leave from court duties on June 30 for Martyrs’ Day
In a circular issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to all judges and magistrates nationwide, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed the long-standing tradition of permitting legal practitioners to withdraw their services in order to participate in t...
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General
Monday June 30 is Martyrs Day
The guest preacher for the event is the Most Rev. Professor Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana.
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Courts
$2.3M oil contract dispute between Dram Oil and Alfapetro adjourned to October 13
The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s legal team, who informed the court a day prior to trial that lead counsel, Ace Anan Ankomah, was out of the country and unable to appear. The adjournment follows a request from Alfapetro’s...
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Bylaws needed to tackle irresponsible fatherhood-Gomoa Ajumako chief
During a Father’s Day event at Brofoyedur in the Gomoa Central District, the traditional leader revealed that the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council is working on new bylaws aimed at protecting children from abandonment and paternal neglect.
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Others
It's time to review exemptions in juror selection-Justice Asare-Botwe
According to her, the Criminal Offences (Procedure) Act (Act 30), which was passed in 1960, was enacted at a time when the nation’s literate population was significantly lower than it is today.
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Courts
Jurors to be empanelled briefly for a case, then discharged permanently – Court of Appeal Justice
Questioning how this practice became the norm, she recalled a contrasting approach in the past and argued that the current trend undermines the essence of jury trials.
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Courts
Private Institutions to submit staff lists for jury duty – Justice Asare-Botwe
This initiative, spearheaded by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo through the LEADING JUSTICE program, aims to resolve the persistent delays in jury trials.
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ICC Ghana to Host 2nd Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025
ICC Ghana, in collaboration with ICC Dispute Resolution Services, will host the 2nd ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra and online. The event will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbit...
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Africa
Mohbad’s childhood friend ‘Primeboy’ sues late singer’s mother for alleged defamation
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day.
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US
Trump wants US out of World Health Organization
Upon returning to the White House, Trump approved the order as he finalized one of several executive actions on his first day back in office.
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Courts
39 Democracy Hub protestors remanded by court
These individuals were part of a three-day demonstration organized by the Democracy Hub, a pressure group.
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General
World Intellectual Property Day: US government convenes Ghanaian judges, customs and law enforcement officials for training workshops
The two intellectual property enforcement workshops include nearly 60 officials from the judiciary, customs, and law enforcement sectors, a statement from the embassy said.
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Courts
Restrain Controller from holding himself if he contests as MP - Dafeamekpor tells court
The MP argues that while civil servants like Mr.Kwaning-Bosompem are entitled to their political views, and may vote during elections, they are however required to resign from office should they decide to contest in any political activity.
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