Africa
Nigeria: Lawyer, client allegedly assassinated in Rivers State
The deceased lawyer was assassinated a day after his client was assassinated.
The Nigeria Lawyer
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Europe
China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands
The "police stations" allegedly claim to offer diplomatic assistance to Chinese nationals but have not been registered with the Dutch government.
Euronews
Others
Turkey introduces jail terms for 'disinformation'
Turkey's parliament has adopted a media law introducing jail terms for spreading "disinformation." It also requires social networks and internet sites to hand over personal details of users.
DW
Tech
Former Twitter Employee Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia
Ahmad Abouammo, a US resident born in Egypt, was found guilty by a jury Tuesday of charges including acting as an agent for Saudi Arabia, money laundering, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and falsifying records, following a two-week trial i...
Bloomberg
Europe
U.S. basketball star Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years
Griner’s detention was made public only after Russian troops moved into Ukraine, as relations between Russia and the United States hit new lows after Washington led the West in bringing sanctions against Moscow.
AP News
Europe
Sexual offences: Dozens of cases have faced five-year court wait
The latest figures available from the Department of Justice (DoJ) were obtained by BBC Radio Foyle.
BBC
Others
Delhi High Court restrains illegal websites from hosting Warner Bros content
Warner Bros in its plea claimed that it had conducted an investigation and learnt of the extent of the infringing activity of the rogue websites, which had streamed and downloaded their original cinematograph films in which copyright vests.
LawBeat
Tech
Technology rollout in justice sector: stakeholders must study how systems work – SC Justice
Speaking at the 2022 Bench, Bar, and Faculty conference, she explains that the harmonization of technology is important to assess the work of the various systems stakeholders operate with.
DL News
Africa
Nigerians sharing ‘school sex tape’ face 14 years
According to Lagos state laws, it is illegal for minors to engage in sex. Any image showing sexually explicit conduct involving a child - including "producing, distributing, receiving or possessing" one - was an offence liable to a sentence...
BBC
Courts
Ken Agyapong’s Defamation suit against Kevin Taylor suffers, dismissed by Virginian Court
The Member of Parliament alleged that Kevin Taylor has made several defamatory comments against him on his show ‘With all Due Respect’ which is broadcast on Facebook.
DL News
Africa
Thomas Sankara: Prosecutors seek 30 years for Compaore in murder trial
The court was asked on Tuesday to find him guilty in absentia of an “attack on state security”, “concealment of a corpse” and “complicity in a murder”.
Aljazeera
Courts
Ato Forson’s trial: case adjourned to January 18 due to unavailability of one accused person
The trial involving former Deputy Finance Minister, and MP for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, Cassiel Ato Forson and two others has been adjourned to tomorrow, January 18, because one of the accused persons, Sylvester Anemana failed to show up in cou...
DL News
Election Petition
EC invites police to investigate Mahama’s claims of 1million thumb printed ballots
At the Let the Citizens Know series held in Accra Monday afternoon (October 25), the EC described the claim by the former President as “false and untrue” and stressed that it was in the public interest for the police to initiate full-scale...
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
We will do everything possible to ensure 2024 election is transparent, clean – Mahama
That is why there is the urgent need to focus on the development of our country. We have done enough politics over the years, it is time the focus be shifted to our developmental needs
DL News
General
Anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently before Parliament is defective – Majority Chief Whip
The Church of Pentecost has, in its memoranda to the committee, sent its strongest caution yet to government regarding the legislation against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and their related activities (LGBTQ+) in Ghana.
DL News
US
Trump sues niece, New York Times over tax story
“The walls are closing in and he is throwing anything against the wall that will stick,” she told the Daily Beast. “As is always the case with Donald, he’ll try and change the subject.”
DL News
Courts
We killed 10-year-old boy, and a pregnant woman – Juvenile murder suspect
They are to be arraigned at the High Court on September 20, this year.
DL News
Asia
Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty
These freedoms are enshrined in Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, which was meant to last until 2047
DL News
Others
Julia Banks: Ex-Australia MP alleges inappropriate touching by a minister
Ms Banks’ allegations have again highlighted the treatment of women in Mr Morrison’s conservative government and wider Australian politics
DL News
General
National Security Ministry investigations welcoming but more details needed – Citi FM Lawyer
Clement Akapame, lead counsel for Citi FM and Citi TV in the assault case invloving one of the station’s journalists, Caleb Kudah, and the subsequent invasion of its premises by national security operatives, has punched holes into a report...
DL News