General
Chief Justice to inaugurate press corps of Judicial Service today
The press corps is made up of 27 journalists.
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Domestic violence cases reduce in 2020
Statistics from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) suggest that January to April, 2019 recorded the highest number of cases of domestic violence as compared to the same period in 2020.
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Courts
Court dismisses Kwame Baffoe’s bid to strike out Dr Abbey’s defamation suit
The court, however, directed that the question of where the case should properly be heard must be referred to the Chief Justice for determination.
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Crime
Two ambulance employees detained as police probe six deaths in Wiltshire
According to Wiltshire Police, a man in his 30s from the west of the county was taken into custody on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
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Courts
Lawyers excused from court duties on July 2
In a letter issued by the Acting Judicial Secretary, approval was granted by His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice, for all lawyers in the region to be excused from court proceedings today.
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General
Jurors on strike over unpaid eight months allowance
This development threatens to disrupt criminal trials across multiple courts and further burden an already overstretched judicial system.
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General
Check out CJs new directive on serving court processes on Officials of Parliament
According to the Chief Justice’s circular, court documents intended for the Speaker of Parliament should be delivered to the Legal Department of the Parliamentary Service on Mondays during business hours.
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Crime
Alleged arrest of pregnant woman during recent demo; police refute claims
In a statement released on Thursday, September 26, the Police addressed these widely shared reports on social media, stating that the allegations are “completely false” and aimed at misleading the public.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses Dafeamekpor's injunction application; describes it as frivolous
The MP had averred that the president’s appointment and assignment of these appointees without the prior approval of parliament is unconstitutional
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Africa
Kenya: TV anchor cleared of murder gets top government job
Jacque Maribe was cleared of murdering a businesswoman called Monica Kimani, who was found with her throat slit. But Ms Maribe's ex-partner Joseph Irungu, also known as "Jowie", was found guilty.
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Africa
Lagos drug dealers sentenced to 600 hours of community service
Christian Osinachi 27, and Odinaka Enwere 34, were sentenced for conspiracy to engage in drug trafficking and drug trafficking following guilty pleas to charges authorities prosecuted them for.
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Europe
UK Barrister ordered to pay over £155,000 after discriminatory treatment worsened assistant’s mental health
An employment court said the claimant, referred to as C, had a reoccurrence of symptoms as a result of the impact of the discriminatory treatment she received from the barrister, named as D.
Law Society Gazette
Courts
Dismissed Circuit Court judge sues Judicial Service, Chief Justice, says removal from office unlawful
In his application filed at the High Court (Human Rights Division), Mr. Asiedu is seeking a declaration that his removal from office as a Circuit Court judge is unlawful.
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Europe
British prosecutor suspended after 'pursuing romantic interest' in defendant
A disciplinary tribunal found he abused his position by using relevant personal contact information he had been given while prosecuting a case on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue his romantic interest in the defendant.
Law Society Gazette
General
Lands Commission IT system shuts down for over 3 weeks
The system, which has been down for three weeks now, is seriously affecting land registration, stamp duty, lawyers-clients work, and the work of the Commission’s staff.
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Tech
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose to provide a selfie and photo ID for verification
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Courts
Sebastian Agbo; Tema High Court registrar dismissed
A notice signed by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo notes that Mr. Agbo fraudulently prepared thirty(30) Court orders which is a major offense
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General
How live chat can solve your legal website challenges
Live chat is an effective way to give customers the human touch and deliver the answers they need in real time.
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General
Judicial Service launches Performance Review Programme for judges and magistrates
A review committee chaired by Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, would monitor and evaluate judges and magistrates to identify any shortcomings likely to affect their work.
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General
Residential complex for Court of Appeal justices: Chief Justice hints at similar project at Adenta
The new Court of Appeal complex in Kumasi, together with twenty (20) townhouses and a guesthouse will serve as permanent residence for Justices of the Court of Appeal, serving the northern sector of the country .
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