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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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Gender Minister urges Parliament to expedite passage of Affirmative Action Bill
She underscored the importance of enacting the bill into law, which would ensure greater representation and participation of women in decision-making processes across various sectors.
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MPs ought not be appointed ministers of state-Sam Okudzeto
He argued that legislation is a full-time job and that such a practice sins against the constitutional principle of '“checks and balances.”
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Courts
Kumasi High Court dismisses suit against IGP over police promotions
In the judgment delivered on Friday, June 14, 2024, Justice Kwasi Anokyi Gyimah stated that Chief Inspector Krah is not automatically eligible for promotion solely based on...
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Ambulance case: High Court dismisses Forson, Jakpa's applications
Today, the court, presided over by Justice Afia Asare-Botwe, dismissed the application for a mistrial, indicating that the minority leader did not show provisions that warrant a mistrial.
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Ofosu Ampofo to open defence in alleged audio violence case June 20
The High Court took this decision, presided over by Samuel Asiedu JSC, to grant him more time owing to his health condition.
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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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KATH CEO sues lawyer Adofo for defamation, demands GHC 5m in damages
The plaintiff, per the writ of summons filed at the Kumasi High Court on May 27, 2024, is seeking, among others, general damages of GHC 3 million and exemplary damages of GHC 2 million.
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Business
Lawyer Michael Akafia is new President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
He succeeds Joshua Mortoti, who recently resigned from Gold Fields Ghana, after his crucial role in promoting the Chamber’s goals.
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Business
ORC to strike off 65 Professional bodies by June 30
It notes that this exercise has become necessary due to the failure of these professional bodies to file their annual accounts and update their certificates of membership.
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Business
ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme: Expert calls for expedited claims payment
Mr. Bukari, who is Managing Director of Phoenix Insurance Company Ghana, further emphasized the importance of facilitating the seamless movement of individuals across ECOWAS countries.
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Courts
High Court dismisses Dafeamekpor suit to compel Akuffo Addo, Bagbin to act on anti-LGBTQI bill
The court, presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku held in dismissing the suit that there are two pending suits at the Supreme Court challenging parliament’s processes
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Why a law student has sued the General Legal Council
According to her writ of summons signed by Albert Quashigah of the Sustineri Attorneys, Gertrude avers that she participated in the 2022-2023 Professional June Qualifying Certificate Examination with the diligence she had always attached to...
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Court grants Dafeamekpor's motion, adjourns suit seeking to compel Akufo-Addo to sign Anti-LGBTQI bill
Per the motion, the applicant, highlighted the important nature of the suit and the need for it to be given urgent attention.
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FIDA Ghana condemns alleged case of child marriage
The ceremony which happened on Saturday has sparked outrage among Ghanaians with many calling for arrests and prosecution.
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Dafeamekpor goes to court; wants Akufo-Addo to be compelled to sign LGBTQI Bill
Further, he is seeking the court to compel the Speaker of Parliament to submit the bill to the presidency as required by law
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We must consider exceptions to the general rule on charging legal fees – Lawyer
The Ghana Bar Association has established fees that clients are expected to pay its members based on the type of case and the years of experience a lawyer has among other factors.
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23 new Magistrates appointed
The new Magistrates were sworn in at a short ceremony in Accra.
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Chief State Attorney disbarred for receiving GH¢400,000 from Woyome
Nerquaye-Tetteh was found guilty of professional misconduct under Rule 2(2) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules, 1969 (L.I. 613).
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UK: Solicitor jailed for stealing £84,000 from elderly clients
Alison Haley Griffiths, 55, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position and was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court to 24 months’ imprisonment.
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