Others
South Korea outlaws classroom mobile phone use from 2026
The ban, which takes effect in March 2026, is designed to combat rising concerns over smartphone addiction among children and teenagers.
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Tech
Ghana set for biggest Tech law overhaul in decades — Sam George
The proposed legislative package includes separating the National Communications Authority (NCA) Act from the Electronic Communications Act to create a more modern, focused framework.
DL News
General
Ghana School of Law will not be abolished– Legal Education Director clarifies
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “The Point of View” on Wednesday, July 30, Barima Oppong clarified that the Ghana School of Law (GSL) would remain operational even if a national bar examination system is introduced.
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Tech
Ghana’s parliament moves toward legislation on lifestyle audits to combat corruption
During his address in Parliament on June 9, Speaker Bagbin emphasized that various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and government officials, have voiced strong support for this initiative.
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Business
President Mahama assents to E-Levy, Betting, Emissions Tax abolishing bills
The signing, which took place at the President’s office, signals a significant move by the current administration to alleviate the financial strain on citizens and stimulate economic activity across the country.
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Crime
Chinese national granted bail in alleged murder case in Takoradi
Mengsheng's bail was set at GH¢500,000, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified. As part of the bail conditions, his passport has been seized by the police to ensure his presence during court proceedings.
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General
The Law Office Morgue: Why Are Lawyers Paying to Store Dead Files?
Law firms in Ghana often store old client files indefinitely, incurring unnecessary costs. This article explores the financial, compliance, and operational challenges of file storage and provides strategic solutions, including charging stor...
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US
ICC is illegitimate;Trump says as he imposes sanctions
The order enforces financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC probes against American citizens or allies.
DL News
General
Amnesty International wants Ghana's new President to address key human rights issues
The organization has identified critical areas requiring immediate attention, such as advancing gender equality, safeguarding the right to peaceful assembly, and ensuring a healthy environment for all.
DL News
General
AG meets ICC Prosecutor; promises to fight crimes against humanity
He emphasized that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Ghana not only upholds the ICC's mission but has also made strides in aligning its legal framework with the Statute.
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Crime
Police forward O'Reilly murder case docket to AG
Chief Inspector Paul Osei Adjei, leading the prosecution, informed the La District Court, presided over by Judge Adwoa Benaso Asumadu-Sakyi, of this update during yesterday's case hearing.
DL News
Courts
Kasoa slain soldier case adjourned to July 17
The case could not come on due to the absence of the trial judge therefore the prosecution took a date.
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US
New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction
The Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, determined that the trial judge had made a mistake by allowing testimony from women not mentioned in the charges against Weinstein, leading to the order for a new trial.
DL News
US
Meet Allison Greenfield, the law clerk driving Trump bonkers at his fraud trial
Donald Trump and his lawyers have been throwing a fit about Justice Arthur Engoron's clerk. The clerk, Allison Greenfield, an experienced lawyer, once ran to become a judge herself. Trump's attacks — now banned under a gag order — led to an...
Business Insider
Africa
South Sudan election law sparks MPs' walkout
A faction of the country's governing party walked out of the chamber as the legislation was passed.
BBC
Tech
'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk
Tech bosses attending the meeting included Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Google boss Sundar Pichai.
BBC
Africa
World bank halts public funding to Uganda over Anti-Homosexuality Law
The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law.
All Africa
Africa
Uganda plans to raise drinking age to 21
The World Health Statistics 2023 Report ranks Uganda among the leading countries for high rates of alcohol consumption
BBC
Africa
Britain clashes with European judges over plan to send boat migrants to Rwanda
Last June, judges at the European Court of Human Rights, imposed a last-minute injunction preventing the first flight of asylum seekers arriving on small boats to be immediately sent to Rwanda
VOA
General
Reports that lawyers would write exams before renewal of licences false - GLC
“There was no mention of lawyers being required to write examinations at all before a renewal of license and indeed no such amendment to the Law is about to be made"
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