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Biography of Justice Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu to be launched December 8, 2022
The biography is written by journalist, teacher, tourism consultant, and cultural activist, Kofi Akpabli.
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Africa
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
In a scathing ruling, five High Court judges in Kenya have blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution.
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General
Funeral Service of Late Justice Ellen Vivian Amoah is today
Justice Ellen Vivian Amoah, who was born on 23rd July 1972, passed away on 25th February 2026. Her funeral service will be held at the Lashibi Funeral Homes and Crematorium from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Tech
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Raul Torrez said his office had set up fake accounts that were sent phallic pictures and "solicitations".
BBC
Africa
I’m no longer married to my ex, we’re divorced, woman says
She said the marriage, which was contracted under the Urhobo Native Law and Custom, has been dissolved and she has moved on happily, contrary to online publications allegedly sponsored by the estranged husband.
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Supreme Court News
Full Judgment: Why Supreme Court declared Gyakye Quayson’s election unconstitutional
In a 35-page judgment in the opinion of Amegatcher(JSC), the apex court resolved the issues in the case under the broad headings of jurisdiction, qualification, allegiance, preliminary objections, and·consequential directions
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Supreme Court News
96-Year-old land dispute resolved - case travelled 1927-2023
The dispute, which started in 1927, was first adjudicated by the Native Tribunal of Prempeh I, the then Asantehene, who was ousted and exiled by the British in 1896, and later returned as Kumasihene in 1924.
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Africa
Divorcing couples don't have equal rights to assets-Kenya Supreme Court
Declaring that the 50:50 formula is not absolutely applicable, the top court stated that in case of divorce, each party should leave the marriage with property he or she acquired during the union though a spouse may get more based on his or...
nation.africa
Tech
E-Discovery's Mental Health Challenges Are Often Silent, But All Too Present
While the suffering may be silent, industry observers note mental health challenges such as stress and burnout are very common.
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General
Kumasi Mayors bound to occupy official residence as Assembly passes by-law
The Assembly says the decision is intended to stop the state-owned residence from being abandoned and left to deteriorate. The by-law was passed unanimously during the 2nd Ordinary Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 9th Assembly at the Premp...
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US
First major national crypto legislation passed in US
The new law, known as the Genius Act, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and considered less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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General
KNUST Faculty of Law produces first batch of Justices
The first cohort of LLB students was admitted into the KNUST Faculty of Law in August 2003.
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Africa
Children are mothers' babies, but fathers maybes - Court ruling divides Kenyans
The appellant, Sylvanus Manuel Walutsachi, sued St. Mary's Mission Hospital in Kakamega accusing it of failure to detain the woman in question for choosing to leave with a different male companion.
kenyans.co.ke
General
KNUST Law Dean to speak at public lecture in honour of Baffour Osei Akoto
The lecture will be held at the KNUST Law Auditorium and on the theme, ‘Human Rights Activisim and Freedom in Modern Ghana – The Role of Baffour Osei Akoto.’.
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Courts
Law Firms can sue, maintain actions to claim legal fees in their names-Court of Appeal
According to the court, upon incorporation, a body becomes a legal entity with rights to sue and to be sued under the COMPANIES ACT 2019(Act 992) thus a Law Firm like Atuguba & Associates which has duly incorporated and issued with a Certif...
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Release information to public in line with RTI Act — Information Ministry
The Ministry of Information has asked managers of state institutions not to hesitate in releasing relevant information to the public, in accordance with the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).
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General
Parliament resumes, focuses on anti-gay bill and 2022 Budget
Since its introduction to Parliament, the Anti-Gay Bill has generated a lot of interest with different dimensions as it awaits consideration by the House, which had been on recess since the end of July this year.
GNA
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ICC President to speak at second public lecture on International Criminal Justice at GIMPA Faculty of Law
The lecture, an initiative of the African Centre of International Criminal Justice (ACICJ) seeks to review trends, emerging developments, and challenges confronting the law in specific fields.
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General
AG ordering CJ chaired GLC to admit 499 law students interesting
“Until that is done, the current situation, what led to it, is now public knowledge.
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