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Europe
US basketball star Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court
The 31-year-old was arrested in February at a Moscow airport after Russian officials say they found cannabis oil in her luggage.
CNN7 July 2022
General
Most Police Stations not utilizing Case Tracking System – Esther Ahulu
The CTS was launched in 2018 with support from the US government. It is expected to promote inter-agency collaboration and information-sharing in effectively investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.
DL News4 July 2022
Courts
Attorney General ordered to provide Security Report in Oliver Barker-Vormawor case
On June 2, 2022, the State Prosecutors provided a list of pieces of evidence in its Summary of Evidence filed by Director of Public Prosecution, Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa to be relied on in the prosecution of the case.
DL News29 June 2022
General
Parliament passes ‘Plea Bargaining Bill’
Even though there existed a few instances where plea bargaining existed for very few offenses like Subsections (2) and (3) of Section 239 of Act 30 and others, the majority of offenses under Ghana’s criminal jurisdiction are generally exclu...
DL News27 June 2022
Africa
Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerian senator accused of organ-harvesting plot
The defendants live in Nigeria but have family in London, magistrates were told. Both are accused of conspiracy to arrange and/or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.
BBC24 June 2022
Business
FCA fines Ghana International Bank £5.8 million for breach of Money Laundering Regulation
Under Regulation 42(1), the Authority is empowered to impose civil penalties upon those who breach the Regulations
DL News23 June 2022
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court denies Ato Essien special leave to appeal Court of Appeal ruling
State Prosecutors have accused the founder of the bank, William Ato Essien, of causing the insolvency of the bank by stealing about GH¢200 million of a GH¢620 million liquidity support given to the bank by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
DL News22 June 2022
Crime
Three soldiers, one other arrested for robbery near Amasaman
According to a police report, the four robbed a household of 8 mobile phones and “forcibly made them transfer an amount of GH₵ 850 to a registered MTN number bearing the name Gabriel Yinsabilik.”
DL News16 June 2022
General
African Countries must build strong democracies to reduce ICC intervention – Attorney General
Addressing a conference on the ICC and national Justice in the fight against impunity in Senegal, Mr. Dame reiterated the fact that the above can only be the best form of support that African Countries can render to the International Crimin...
DL News13 June 2022
Crime
Wa public flogging: Police arrest 25 for rioting
“The irate mob pelted the charge office and adjoining offices with stones and other implements. The youth also set vehicle tires ablaze on some major streets in the Municipality.
DL News2 June 2022
General
Ghana Bar Association commiserates with deceased lawyer’s Chambers, family
The delegation included the National Public Relations Officer, Savior Kludze, the Greater Accra Regional President, Agbesi Dzakpasu, Secretary of the Greater Accra Bar, Aurelius Awuku, and member of the Social Media Committee, Kobby Amoah.
DL News1 June 2022
Africa
Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?
Since 2011, kidnappers have collected at least $18m, with more than half of it between 2016 and 2020, says SBM Intelligence, a think-tank based in Lagos.
BBC26 May 2022
Europe
Road-blocking protestors could be jailed for a year under new UK law
Under the new laws, it will be illegal for activists to lock or glue themselves to buildings with those that do facing a maximum penalty of six months in prison and an unlimited fine.
Euronews16 May 2022
Europe
Calling a man 'bald' is sex harassment - UK Employment Tribunal rules
Calling a man 'bald' is sex harassment after employment tribunal compares it to commenting on a woman's breasts... as electrician called 'bald c***' by supervisor is set to win compensation for having 'dignity violated'
Daily Mail12 May 2022
General
EOCO Director elected Executive Member of Anti-Corruption Institutions in Commonwealth Africa
EOCO Director elected Executive Member of Anti-Corruption Institutions in Commonwealth Africa
DL News11 May 2022
General
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Power given to service providers to intercept communications is susceptible to abuse – Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
DL News6 May 2022
Tech
Is Artificial Intelligence Undermining The Legal System?
Globally recognised artificial intelligence expert Dr Lance Eliot explains how AI is undermining the legal system.
lawyer-monthly.com | Dr. Lance Eliot4 May 2022
Others
Haiti: Gang clashes in capital force hundreds to flee their homes
Haiti: Gang clashes in capital force hundreds to flee their homes
news.un4 May 2022
General
Detainees in Ghana lack legal representation to challenge cases -US Report
Detainees lack legal representation to challenge cases in Ghana - US Report indicates
DL News26 April 2022
Crime
Tackling recidivism: Criminal Law Lecturer says post-conviction reintegration mechanisms needed
Researcher and Criminal Law lecturer at the GIMPA Faculty of Law, Dr. Isidore Tuffour says to deal with the problem, authorities need to look to post-conviction reintegration mechanisms.
DL News22 April 2022