General
Efua Ghartey to contest Ghana Bar Association presidency
Madam Efua Ghartey contested in the last Ghana Bar National Elections and polled 47.16% of the valid votes against the outgoing president, Mr Yaw Acheampong Boafo.
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Results for "international law"
4006 results.
Africa
Beauty queen wanted in Nigeria for alleged drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, escaped when its officers raided her her home in Lagos last week.
BBC
General
Kimathi Kuenyehia announced new President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana
Mr. Kuenyehia succeeds Ayesha Bedwei Ibe, a Tax Leader for PwC Ghana, who led the organisation since 2020.
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Europe
British lawyers could be based in Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans
The Rwanda policy, first announced in April 2022, would see some asylum seekers sent to the east African country to claim asylum there.
BBC
General
1092 new lawyers called to the Ghana Bar
This number represents the highest in the history of the Call in Ghana, overtaking last year's figure of 844.
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General
ECOWAS Court conference urges tough measures against unconstitutional change of government
The keynote address at the opening of the conference on Monday, 22nd May 2023, was delivered by Professor of Practice at Tuft University in the US, Professor Chidi Odinkalu. It was opened by President Adama Barrow.
GNA
Others
Justice in the Metaverse: Here's what the first virtual court hearing in Colombia looked like
Colombia held its first-ever hearing in the Metaverse after the passage of a law last year that expressly allows cutting-edge information technology to be used in courts.
LAW.COM
Tech
Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in drafting court ruling
The judge's use of generative AI technology has garnered attention around the world from lawyers and others, and has prompted much debate. The judge, Juan Manuel Padilla, says the tool is a way to more quickly reduce the backlog of cases in...
LAW.COM
General
Ghanaian-British lawyer among 29 newly appointed Deputy High Court Judges in the UK
As Deputy High Court Judge for a single fixed six-year term, her work will include cases that would otherwise be undertaken by High Court Judges.
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Europe
Crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes
The US Department of Justice charged Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian national living in China, with running a business that catered to what he once described as "crooks".
BBC
General
52% of lawyers called to the Ghana Bar in 2022 are females
Of this number, 437 equivalent to 52% is female lawyers while the remaining 407 which represents 42% are males.
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General
844 new lawyers called to the Ghana Bar
Originally, 846 applicants were presented and were supposed to be called as new lawyers however two persons were denied the Call in the course of the program when it was realized that they had violated the Rules of Robing.
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Europe
Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol bill continues amid election uncertainty
The protocol was agreed upon between the UK and the EU to avoid goods checks across Ireland's land border after Brexit.
BBC
Business
Altar bread, Communion wafer, Tasbi, Sajjada, others exempted from customs duties, taxes: Did you know?
An exemption is a waiver or variation of a tax, levy, rate, duty, fee, or charge provided for under an enactment
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General
GBA calls for a review of the 1992 Constitution
"There is room for improvement and we believe the time is now for a review of it to be done, to properly serve our aspirations, reflect the times and hopes at this critical stage of our democratic journey.”
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Africa
Nigeria: 26-year-old lawyer gets five years for drug trafficking
She was said to have been attempting to export the banned substance.
The Nation
General
Defects of 1992 Constitution not to blame for ills in governance structure – Nana S.K.B. Asante
“If people assume power for the sake of acquiring power without any thoughts of the developmental use of power, is it due to the constitution?”
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General
The 1992 Constitution deserves our respect - Nana Dr S.K.B.Asante
“I do not believe in the overhauling of the entire Constitution. The Constitution has served us well.”
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Africa
Nigeria bans foreigners from dealing directly with farmers, plans to draft law for same
The new directive by the government is said to prevent foreigners, usually Chinese and Lebanese nationals, from buying agricultural products at lower prices from farmers.
DL News
Courts
Ghana to host its 1st External Session of ECOWAS Community Court of Justice
Ghana’s President, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo who is Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS is billed to open this external Court session, which is set to officially begin on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 10 am in the...
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