General
Lawyers, gov't agents receive ECOWAS Court ECMS training
The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time.
DL News
Results for "Judicial career"
1103 results.
Africa
Kenya: Policeman shoots magistrate in court
The policeman was allegedly enraged by the court's decision to revoke his wife's bail.
DL News
General
Parliament to consider, pass Free SHS Bill into law
This legislation aims to formalize the Free SHS program, ensuring its continuation under future administrations.
DL News
Courts
Anti-gay case: High Court adjourns to July 29
This follows an order directed at one of the plaintiffs, Paul Boama-Sefa, to submit his written arguments within four weeks.
DL News
Courts
Chief Justice inaugurates Asante Mampong High Court
The newly constructed one-story building features two courtrooms and will serve the communities of Juaben, Effiduase Asokore, Nsuta, Ejura Sekyedumase, and Agona.
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General
CJ swears in newly elected executives of Kayayei Justice Club
The induction ceremony took place last Tuesday in Accra, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of young women through legal education and leadership opportunities.
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General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
GARIA
General
Chief Justice to unveil vision for Judiciary on Monday
The initiative is necessary to ensure efficient justice delivery
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Europe
France passes law to protect children from suspected abusive parents
The lower-house National Assembly gave its green light to the bill on Monday, with the upper-house Senate approving it on Tuesday.
Local France
Africa
888 candidates fail Nigeria Bar exam
This was as 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination.
thepunch
Europe
UK: Magistrate removed after failing to disclose convictions
Ben Walker did not declare he had been convicted of five offences in either the application form to join the magistracy or at interview, despite being asked whether there was anything in his private life which could damage his credibility a...
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Lawyers, parties to produce their Ghana cards to obtain court orders, judgments
She notes that this order should be replicated in all kinds of cases, as is done in probate cases.
DL News
General
Chief State Attorney disbarred for receiving GH¢400,000 from Woyome
Nerquaye-Tetteh was found guilty of professional misconduct under Rule 2(2) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules, 1969 (L.I. 613).
DL News
General
Upper East Region: New district courts open in Zuarungu and Pusiga
The new courts would serve as “a beacon of hope," Chief Justice Torkornoo said in a speech read on her behalf.
DL News
Africa
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges
Angola's public prosecutor has charged Ms Dos Santos with 12 crimes, including embezzlement and fraud
BBC
US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
General
Bono East: Chief Justice inaugurates Atebubu Circuit and district courts
The new court complex was funded through the Municipal Assembly's internally generated fund
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Europe
UK: Magistrate removed from office after withholding ‘important information’
Sabrina Malik, of the Southern Derbyshire Local Justice area, told a fellow magistrate she had not disclosed information about a close relative during her most recent application to become a magistrate.
Law Society Gazette
General
President launches evaluation of National Anti-Corruption Plan
The original NACAP launched 10 years ago, constitutes strategic action plans that were implemented to drive anti-corruption activities and promote national development.
DL News
US
Trump’s legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to disqualify the former president from the Republican Party's upcoming primary ballot is yet another unprecedented moment in US politics.
BBC