Asia
No skin-to-skin contact: India ‘outrageous’ sexual assault order struck down
The accused tried to bring down the salwar [pyjama bottom] of the girl and even then bail was granted,”
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R.Kelly wants charges for exposing partners to STD dropped
Kelly, one of the biggest R&B stars of the 1990s, has been in custody since July 2019.
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Parliament to lay Anti-LGBT bill for the first time
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin had previously announced that Parliament was preparing itself to pass a new law that would criminalize homosexual activities in the country by the end of 2021.
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Military presence at Ejura: I acted per the law -Simon Osei Mensah
The minister made these statements when he appeared before the 3-man committee set up by the Interior Minister on the orders of the President to probe the Ejura incident.
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Courts
‘Crying in court’: Bar Council urges action on judicial bullying
Judicial grievance policies cover formal and informal processes for raising concerns relating to harassment, bullying or discrimination.
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Firms not required to reveal funding source for client, High Court rules
The High Court has ruled that two law firms acting for a bankrupt client were not required to reveal the source of his litigation funding.
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At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
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Mahama signs Tribunals Bill, Customs Bill, Community Service Bill, others into law
The others are the Income Tax Amendment Bill, 2026; Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026; Excise Bill, 2026; Energy Sector Levies Amendment Bill, 2026; and Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026.
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Ghana School of Law Opens 2026 Post-Call Admissions
The one-year programme is expected to commence in October 2026 and conclude after the end-of-year examinations in June or July 2027. Successful candidates will subsequently be enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana.
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Ghana to strengthen sea security with passage of Maritime Offences Bill
Its passage comes at a time when the Gulf of Guinea continues to face security threats that affect shipping, trade, seafarers and coastal economies.
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Legal education reform needs further work, GIMPA lecturer says
He said the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, marks an important shift after years of debate over the limited opportunities available to law graduates seeking professional qualification.
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Legal education reform bill was bipartisan effort -Manhyia South MP
The Bill, which has since been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to change how professional legal education is delivered in Ghana.
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Justice Tanko Amadu urges judges to protect judicial independence
Justice Tanko Amadu, who also serves as Director of the Judicial Training Institute, said these principles were constitutional safeguards for citizens and should never be viewed as personal privileges for members of the bench.
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The Trump–Maduro Capture: Why the U.S. May Assert Jurisdiction Under the Territorial Principle
The writer examines the territorial jurisdiction principle under international law in the context of the United States’ invasion of Venezuela and the resulting capture of President Nicolás Maduro for criminal prosecution abroad. He does not...
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Europe
Italy approves new law defining femicide as a distinct crime
The vote, held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks one of the most decisive political responses to gender-based killings in the country’s recent history.
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Why OSP needs the Attorney General to succeed
Since its establishment, the OSP has consistently come under heavy criticism from the Ghanaian public for what many consider its ineffective delivery on its core mandate of investigating, prosecuting and curbing corruption and related offen...
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Judge of distinction: Mrs. Sediinam Kwadam tops GIMPA’s 2025 Masters class
Graduating with a near-perfect GPA of 3.98, Mrs. Kwadam received three top honors: Best Graduate Student of GIMPA Law School, the Dean’s Excellence Award for Best LLM Student, and the prestigious Fatou Bensouda Prize for Best Student in Int...
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18 universities accredited in Kenya to offer Law degrees
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 8, the CLE confirmed that 18 institutions had met the academic and statutory requirements to offer Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees, with several also approved for Master of Laws (LLM) and diploma pr...
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US
Elon Musk's X battles New York over hate speech disclosure law
In court documents submitted on Tuesday, X contends that the law infringes on free speech rights by requiring disclosure of policies about “sensitive and controversial speech” protected under the First Amendment.
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Crime
UK lawyers urged to desist misuse of AI after fake case citations
In one notable case, the claimants in a £89m damages lawsuit against the Qatar National Bank presented 45 case-law citations, of which 18 were proven to be fictitious.
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