Courts
21 new High Court Justices appointed, sworn-in
The new Justices are made up of sixteen(16) Circuit Court Judges and five(5) Private legal practitioners.
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Results for "Judicial Secretary"
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Courts
Kumasi Magistrate court invalidates over 1,000 voter transfers to Manhyia South constituency
The court presided by the Magistrate, Gyaawa Donkor, arrived at the verdict after a complaint brought before the court by Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Manhyia South.
GNA
Courts
Bernard Mornah sues EC; seeks order to be added to 2024 Presidential list
He is seeking an order from the court to quash the decision and mandamus to compel the Electoral Commission to clear him as a duly nominated candidate of his party to contest the 2024 election.
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General
Mentally challenged prisoners to receive psychosocial, art therapy
The initiative is spearheaded by the Crime Check Foundation (CCF), a non-governmental organization, in partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Crime
Court jails Cameroonian, Togolese for illegal acquisition of Ghana Card, birth certificate
Samuel Sagbo, 31, a barber from Togo and Edwin Nwanchan Ndum alias Edwin Mensah, 37, an unemployed Cameroonian will serve an additional 36 months jail time each should they default in paying the fines.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Homosexuality elsewhere: Our courts can’t be 'cajoled' to adopt similar stance-Kulendi JSC
The seven-member panel, held in the case filed by Dr Prince Obiri-Korang held that specifically that Section 104(1)(b) of Act 29 is not discriminatory against homosexuals nor infringes on their rights to privacy.
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General
Ghana's Public lands intact, secure- Minister
Speaking on Wednesday, Mr. Jinapor also emphasized that the government has implemented strategies to safeguard existing public lands.
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Crime
Lawyer, 4 others in court for allegedly forging will
Joseph Kwow Addo Sam, a 57-year-old lawyer, Alhaji Seidu Adam Baba, an 82-year-old Chief, Abdullai Salia, also known as Abdullai Salia Junior, Abubakar Salia, and Saeed Salia, all of whom are at large, have been charged with conspiracy.
GNA
General
Committee of experts to develop strategies to curb land disputes-CJ
She said that the committee, which comprises judges and surveyors has been tasked to also focus on creating a comprehensive database as part of its quest to find effective solutions to land litigation challenges.
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General
Sharpen your knowledge in the use of technology-CJ to new magistrates
She highlighted the imminent introduction of e-justice tools in courts.
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Courts
“Dubai” CEO murder case: Suspects denied bail
Mr. Luanga Bagonluri, Counsel for the second and third accused persons in the case, Belinda Milla and Kweku Kumbata respectively, sought bail for the two accused persons on the condition that they remained innocent until proven guilty.
GNA
Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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General
July 15 to 19 declared ADR Week
The theme for the week is "Building the Pillars of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).”
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Supreme Court News
Anti-LGBTQI suits: Supreme Court to hear Richard Sky case July 3
At the last sitting, the panel presided over by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo granted a request by Richard Dela Sky to amend and refile the injunction motion.
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General
Lawyers, gov't agents receive ECOWAS Court ECMS training
The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time.
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Africa
Kenya: Policeman shoots magistrate in court
The policeman was allegedly enraged by the court's decision to revoke his wife's bail.
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General
Parliament to consider, pass Free SHS Bill into law
This legislation aims to formalize the Free SHS program, ensuring its continuation under future administrations.
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Courts
Anti-gay case: High Court adjourns to July 29
This follows an order directed at one of the plaintiffs, Paul Boama-Sefa, to submit his written arguments within four weeks.
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Courts
Chief Justice inaugurates Asante Mampong High Court
The newly constructed one-story building features two courtrooms and will serve the communities of Juaben, Effiduase Asokore, Nsuta, Ejura Sekyedumase, and Agona.
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General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
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