General
We are seeking justice for Techiman South Election victims-Adjei-Mensah Korsah
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, was declared the winner in the polls, sparking agitation from some NDC supporters
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Results for "Re-Akoto and seven others trial"
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Crime
Man allegedly tied to tree, set ablaze till death; Assembly member, 5 others arrested
The victim, identified as Isaac Ansah, was burnt alive at Achonwa last Thursday, over the suspicion of submitting names of 14 residents to a chief priest (name unknown) for rituals and sacrifice.
theghanaiantimes
Supreme Court News
Secretly recording a telephone conversation with others is a breach of their right to privacy, unconstitutional, inadmissible - Supreme Court
"To allow such deliberate violation of rights would encourage litigants to sidestep the rules of evidence and thereby undermine the integrity of court proceedings and bring the administration of justice into disrepute. "
Richard Osei Boateng
Europe
Lawyer fined £31,000 for offensive nicknames and language
Benedict Foster, the former head of legal for BNP Paribas London’s debt and equity team, was investigated by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) over his use of "inappropriate, unprofessional, and/or offensive" nicknames.
Lawyer Monthly
Business
500,000 Herbalists unlicensed – Regulatory Council begins clampdown
The figure includes about 321,000 unregistered or unlicenced traditional medicine practitioners and over 200,000 complementary alternative medical practitioners.
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General
Nana Dr. S. K. B. Asante to launch book on Critical and Biographical Essays
Nana S.K. B. Asante, born on May 11, 1933, is a Ghanaian lawyer and the Paramount Chief of Asokore Asante in the Ashanti Region.
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Europe
UK: Gaslighting used in High Court judgement for first time in ‘milestone’ hearing
Speaking to The Independent, Charlotte Proudman, a leading human rights barrister who led on the case, said the judge’s use of the term gaslighting gives it “legitimacy and credibility” as she warned abusers have long been warping victims’...
Independent UK
Courts
Treason trial: Idea of the coup has been your brain-child – Defense counsel to witness
“What You told the court is not born by the video watched, nowhere did Mac Palm object to anything in like manner, the Court heard
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US
Coachella files copyright infringement lawsuit against Afrochella
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday at a California district court and obtained by Rolling Stone, comes three years after AEG (which owns Goldenvoice) issued a warning to the Afrochella festival about infringing on the festival’s trademark.
Rolling Stone
Supreme Court News
How several, inconsistent dates of birth got Chief Accounts Officer to early retirement
She made a grave and seemingly indelible mistake by providing different dates on her personal record form which she filled out on the eve of her appointment as well as others that she filled out subsequently.
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General
PURC receives 10,987 complaints against utility companies in 2021
Alhaji Jabaru said under the PURC (Consumer Service) Regulation 2020, LI 2413, utility companies were allowed to lodge complaints against consumers.
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Business
A book for keeps: ‘Contemporary and Evolving issues in Civil Procedure and Litigation’ by Osei Tutu J
The book is expected to be launched on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Law Courts Auditorium on the John Evans Atta Mills Streets, in Accra at exactly 02: 30 pm.
Richard Osei Boateng
Business
Ghana’s Exemption regime: President, Diplomatic missions, Religious Organisations among privileged persons
An exemption is a waiver or variation of a tax, levy, rate, duty, fee, or charge provided for under an enactment
DL News
Courts
Court sets December 17 for trial of Adjiriganor firefighter stabbing case
Prosecutors say Azumah attacked the fire officer with a screwdriver after water used to extinguish a blaze splashed on him. He has been charged with causing harm and has pleaded not guilty.
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Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Courts
Court to hear case against deporting foreign galamsey suspects without trial Oct 23
The interlocutory injunction application was filed by civil society group Democracy Hub. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Attorney-General as respondents.
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Crime
Tarkwa: EX-convict to serve 15 years in jail for robbing, threatening student
Although Abdellah denied the charges, the court, presided over by Hathia Ama Manu, found him guilty after a full trial. Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor prosecuted the case.
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Courts
Kikibee’s murder case: Girlfriend granted GH₵200,000 bail
Mam Yandey Joof, a hotelier, filed for bail pending trial at the High Court (Criminal Court 5). Joof is facing a charge of murder following the death of her boyfriend, Kikibee, the owner of Kikibee restaurant.
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General
Ending fight against 'Galamsey' : Occupy Ghana urges government to apply the law
The group's admonishing comes in the wake of the sentencing of infamous Chinese ‘Galamsey’ Queen, En Huang.
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Africa
Nigerian doctor sentenced to life in prison for rape
Dr Olufemi Olaleye sexually assaulted the girl for more than a year until his wife found out and informed the police, the prosecutor said.
BBC