Africa
South Sudan election law sparks MPs' walkout
A faction of the country's governing party walked out of the chamber as the legislation was passed.
BBC
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Crime
56-year-old driver fined GH₵6,000 for possession of narcotic drug
Mr Emmanuel Mensah also had 19 foil wraps of heroin with a net weight of 2.3634 grammes in his possession unlawfully
GNA
Others
Mexico decriminalises abortion nationwide
The ruling on Wednesday means no punishment can apply for accessing abortion services in Mexico
Sky News
General
32nd Christof Heyns Moot Court Competition: KNUST to host 61 Law faculties
Last year, the KNUST Faculty of Law Team won the contest in Cairo, Egypt
DL News
General
Lands Commission to map the country, conduct systematic titling-Exec Sec
Speaking at an Editors’ Forum in Accra yesterday, Mr. Dadson bemoaned the continuous multiple sales of lands by chiefs and the role of ‘goro’ boys which he said hampers its work
DL News
Courts
Diamond Appiah re-arrested in court after Nolle prosequi
Appiah is accused of collecting $30,000 from Aisha Modi, a businesswoman, for a parcel of land, which allegedly belong to another person
GNA
Courts
23 persons remanded for attacking palace over sale of Kweiman land
They have been charged with conspiracy to commit crimes namely assault and causing damage
GNA
US
US Ministry of Defence accidentally emails ally of Russia
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after emails containing classified information were sent to a close ally of Russia in a typing error.
BBC
General
CJ calls for cross-sectoral legal framework to drive blue economy
Chief Justice Torkornoo was speaking at the 14th Maritime Law Seminar for Judges of the Superior Courts Ghana
GNA
Courts
Court remands small scale miner over alleged kidnapping
The Court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, declined the application for bail, and remanded the accused person into Police custody.
GNA
Courts
Ambulance case: Court summons former Minister of Health, two others to testify
The orders of the court come as Lead Counsel for Mr. Forson, Dr. Basit Bamba, moved a motion under section 58 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459)
DL News
Africa
Liberia: Court orders release of former Chief Justice from police detention
Her release from police custody comes amid reports that she and three other members of her household have been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and making false statements to law enforcement officers.
Front Page Africa
Courts
Court remands Director of JC Logistics over an alleged false cheque
Mr Amenu, who was charged with two counts of issuing false cheques, pleaded not guilty
GNA
General
Suame municipality gets court complex at Bremang
Outgoing Chief Justice Anin Yeboah stated that justice delivery must reflect the needs of everyone, and urged the staff of the Court to deliver equal justice to all without fear or favour.
GNA
Courts
Why Ato Essien was given lifeline to honour restitution deal
According to the judge, Ato Essien has informed the court about ongoing plans to sell assets in some companies owned by him in order to pay the outstanding amount on his restitution deal.
DL News
Courts
Court sentences Nigerian eight years to prison for impersonating former CID boss, defrauding others
Bright Daniels, who at the time of committing the crime, was a convicted prisoner at the Nsawam Prisons, the court heard.
GNA
General
Attorney-General launches Public Defenders Division of Legal Aid Commission
As one of the three divisions created by the new Legal Aid Commission Act, 2018 (Act 977), the Public Defenders Division will essentially provide crucial legal assistance to persons who are unable to afford the cost of legal representation.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria's Senate passes bill increasing retirement age of High Court judges
The bill seeks to extend the retirement age of High Court judges from 65 to 70 years.
Premium Times Nig
Courts
Opuni trial: Dep AG says State witnesses are unwilling to testify
Some are on retirement and others are unhappy with being in the witness box for almost two years and thus unwilling to testify
DL News
Courts
NDA procurement scandal: Special Prosecutor files 11 new charges against accused persons
The four are before the Tamale High Court over an alleged conspiracy to influence the procurement process in the award of a contract.
DL News