General
GSL-SRC swears in new executives
The new Executive Council members in taking their oath of office pledged to work tirelessly to address the concerns and aspirations of their fellow students
DL News
Results for "Private members Bill"
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General
G/A GBA condemns arrest, detention of lawyer at recent #occupyjulorbihousedemo
A statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Aurelius Awuku has revealed that subsequent to receiving the news of the arrest and manhandling, the Association verified and thus received a confirmation
DL News
Europe
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
The EU could overtake the UK in efforts to make AI safe unless action is taken, members of the Commons Technology Committee said
BBC
Courts
Denying ‘leftees’ role as family heads unconstitutional, discriminatory-Judge rejects Ga custom
According to the court, presided over by Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo, now at the Court of Appeal, such a practice is stereotypical and thus not a reasonable limitation in a free and democratic society
DL News
Courts
Pastor, five others fined for abusing baby
They were found to manhandled and abused an infant in a viral video, and were subsequently arrested by the Police.
GNA
General
JUSAG declares indefinite strike
According to JUSAG, the Judicial Council submitted a proposal in 2021 for approval on salary increments, however, nothing has been done about it.
DL News
Courts
Coup trial: Court seeks death certificate confirming Mac-Palm’s death
The prosecution has maintained that the accused persons, all members of ‘Take Action Ghana’ - a Non-Governmental Organisation, incorporated by Mac-Palm in 2018, had planned to demonstrate and take over the government.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Justices Kingsley Koomson, Yaw Gaewu approved for Supreme Court
Already, two of the four nominees; Justices Ackah Yensu and Adibu have been sworn in and thus added to the number of Justices of the apex court.
DL News
Africa
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be freed after 25-year terrorism sentence commuted
Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, is best known for saving hundreds of Rwandans during the country’s genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed.
CNN
General
Judicial Service launches Performance Review Programme for judges and magistrates
A review committee chaired by Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, would monitor and evaluate judges and magistrates to identify any shortcomings likely to affect their work.
DL News
General
Four common legal disputes against employers
Legal disputes against employers are common occurrences. However, they can easily be avoided by making sure that employers are following all the rules and regulations that govern employment in their regions of operation.
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
Zimbabwe: Cop jailed 10 years for stealing aluminium cables
Samson Murire will endure the next 10 years behind bars after his application challenging conviction and sentence was trashed by a High Court.
AllAfrica
Crime
Police arrest 12 members of organized crime syndicate over robbery and murder incidents
The syndicate is believed to be behind a series of carjacking, armed robbery, and murder cases across the country.
DL News
Europe
UK: Judge warned over drinking during a hearing break
Evidence indicated the judge had consumed alcohol in her chambers and as a result the hearing could not proceed to a conclusion.
Law Society Gazette
Business
11-member Independent Tax Appeals Board inaugurated
The ITAB as one of the mandates, would hear and determine appeals against the Commission-General of the GRA with respect to objections to tax decisions under section 43 of Act 1029.
DL News
Europe
16 bizarre laws in England and Scotland
In London it is unlawful to slide on ice or shake dust off your carpet in the street It is illegal to buy alcohol after 10pm in Scotland and you could be fined £100 You are also not allowed to let your pet mate with another from the Royal F...
MailOnline
Africa
South Africa: 'Bizarre' case reveals that Magistrates lack training
In a special review, the High Court has set aside the conviction and sentencing of a man by a Magistrate in a maintenance court. The man had been found guilty although charges were never put to him and he never pleaded.
News24
Courts
Two granted bail over lotto account falsification, theft of GH₵143,154.00
Samuel Asante Arthur, 51, lotto agent, was granted a GH₵120,000.00 bail with four sureties, all shall be his direct family members, whereas Abigail Serwaa Appiah, 32, lotto writer was also granted an GH₵80,000.00 bail with three sureties, a...
GNA
Africa
Nigerian Law School’s Data Processing Officer, 2 others dismissed over exam malpractices
The actions of the three staff contravened various regulations governing the code of conduct for staff members of the law school.
The Nigeria Lawyer
General
Violation of Rules of Robing: Two male applicants denied Call to the Bar
Like other professions such as the military, the legal profession is very particular about how its members should dress.
DL News