General
1 out of 4 marriages registered at AMA last year dissolved
A total of 79 customary marriages were dissolved at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in 2021.
Results for "Right to Silence"
1179 results.
Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
Courts
Shatta Wale trial: Prosecutors to pursue another suspect
The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Denis Terkpetey has accused the lawyers of the Musician of violating a gentleman’s agreement since they failed to produce the said suspect.
DL News
General
2021 Corruption Perception Index: Ghana ranked 73
This CPI score indicates that Ghana failed to make progress in the fight against corruption in the year 2021 as the score of 43 is the same as the country’s 2020 score.
DL News
General
Any agreement to forgo leave void– Legal practitioner to employees
"The whole thing about leave is to make sure that the worker actually takes a rest. It’s not all about money, money and money. The worker needs rest to be strong, to be active, to be healthy, to be able to continue to work. So the law says...
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Crime
Jammeh To Justice coalition disappointed with reparations allocated to victims
The Jammeh To Justice Ghana Coalition, says it is disappointed in the amount of money allotted by the Gambian government to families of victims who were killed under ex-Gambian president Yahya Jammeh
DL News
General
Protecting the vulnerable: Cause Social Protection Bill to be introduced in Parliament- Law lecturer to Akufo-Addo
A private Legal Practitioner and lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee has called on the President of the Republic to introduce the drafted Social Protection Bill to Parliament for its subsequent passage by...
DL News
General
Speaker Bagbin security brouhaha: What the Ministry of National Security, Minority caucus in Parliament have said
There was a wide circulation of correspondence between the office of the Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about the former’s withdrawal of military personnel attached to the Office of the...
DL News
General
Directive on prophecies: You lack what it takes to legislate prophecy-Agyin Asare to Police
The Founder and Head of the Perez Chapel, Bishop Charles Agyin Asare has cautioned the Ghana Police Service against what he believes to be an attempt by the latter to legislate prophecies in Ghana.
General
Change name of Ghana Prisons Service to Correctional Service – Prince Mba
Mr Mba said speedy dispensation of justice through fair, unbiased and uncorrupted judicial system was a non- negotiable anchor of democracy and the abuse of freedom of human rights had contributed to the congestion of Prisons with inmates w...
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General
Upgrade of Yeji Prison to be considered in first quarter of year – Regional Minister
He said the Prison Camp only needed an additional 10 per cent of infrastructure.
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Others
Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape
Jamie Mitchell, 55, believes he was assaulted after a team doctor treated him with a sedative.
BBC
General
Suspects can sue media houses for showing their faces, names- Law Lecturer
According to her, such an act amounts to the suspects being exposed to public ridicule thus an infringement on their rights.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
What are you telling social media companies about you?
In our own opinion, everyone knows social media companies collect personal data from users anyway.
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Crime
80-year-old ex-soldier arrested for attempted murder
The suspect allegedly fired a gun at Kusi for allegedly hitting him (Boafo) during a misunderstanding.
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General
Future of Legal Education: Students should stop bribing teachers for questions- Ansa- Asare
In a remark as a Chairman of a Panel at the just ended INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION IN GHANA/AFRICA by the University of Ghana School of Law, he intimated the need for the solidarity of teachers and students of...
DENNISLAW NEWS
Africa
Court orders ‘maximum comfort’ for Nigeria separatist leader
The order followed a complaint by his lawyers, during a pre-trial hearing today, that their client was not allowed to change clothes or even practise his religion.
BBC
US
Top US judges signal support for abortion limits
Anti-abortion activists are urging the court to “protect unborn children”, but experts warn of an increase in maternal mortality if abortion is restricted.
BBC
General
Customary law must be taught as a stand-alone course – Prof. Anthony Diala
He also pointed out that colonization was to blame for why customary law isn’t an independent course in many African countries including Ghana.
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General
Homosexuality is a mental disorder, not biological – Prof Akwasi Osei
Prof Afua Hesse, a member of the Coalition, said the Bill provided for the medical care of children and multidisciplinary team for the disorders of sexual development.