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Europe
Barrister fined £3,000 for drinking alcohol during court break
The incident occurred in March 2023 at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where D’Souza was representing a defendant.
DL News3 July 2025
Courts
SYNLAB Ghana breaks silence on GHC10m lawsuit over alleged HIV test error
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 1, SYNLAB confirmed that the case is currently before the court but firmly refuted the narrative being circulated in the public domain, describing it as “inaccurate, misleading, and prejudicial.”
DL News2 July 2025
General
Lawyers granted leave from court duties on June 30 for Martyrs’ Day
In a circular issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to all judges and magistrates nationwide, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed the long-standing tradition of permitting legal practitioners to withdraw their services in order to participate in t...
DL News30 June 2025
Supreme Court News
SC nominee recommends Chinese language training for judges in galamsey cases
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 17, 2025, Justice Mensah highlighted language barriers as a major stumbling block in prosecuting non-Ghanaian offenders, especially Chinese nationals frequently implicated in gala...
DL News19 June 2025
General
Marital property law based on equity, not gender-Supreme Court nominee
During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, she addressed widespread public perceptions that Ghana’s family law disproportionately favours women in divorce settlements.
DL News19 June 2025
Courts
Lawyers seek variation of bail conditions for accused in Accra Sky Train case
Asamoah and Ekumfi face multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state and intentionally mismanaging public funds in connection with the $2 million Accra Sky Train project, which ultimately failed to materialize.
DL News12 June 2025
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court clears Akwatia MP of contempt
The 5-member panel of the apex court sitting on June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court for Mr Kumi's arrest.
DL News11 June 2025
General
OSP is Ghana’s best weapon in fight against corruption-Kissi Agyebeng
He highlighted that the OSP’s creation under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), has positioned it as a flagship institution with the ability to independently investigate, prosecute, recover, and manage assets related...
DL News10 June 2025
General
Ofori-Atta’s family accuses OSP of vendetta, violating rights over INTERPOL red notice
In a statement issued on Monday, June 9, the family condemned the OSP’s actions, particularly the issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice, claiming it violated due process, constitutional rights, and international law.
DL News10 June 2025
Courts
Two washing bay attendants sentenced eight years for stealing
Presiding judge Ms. Enid Marful-Sau considered their guilty pleas, noting that they had spared the court the burden of a prolonged trial by admitting their actions.
DL News10 June 2025
Courts
Dansoman court remands pensioner and contractor for destroying property on disputed land
Rosaline Adjeley, a pensioner, and Godfred Yaw Ntifafa Tsorxe, a building contractor, are facing four charges, including conspiracy, unlawful damage, and trespass.
DL News9 June 2025
Courts
Runaway tiler jailed two years by Asante Akropong court
Kuffour, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was convicted on his own plea by presiding judge Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
DL News5 June 2025
Courts
Notorious armed robber jailed 18 years in Upper West
In a major breakthrough announced by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, the Upper West Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest and sentencing of 25-year-old Adinan Mahmoud, widely known by his street name “Okra...
DL News4 June 2025
Crime
Criminal charges loom at NPA over GH₵280 million corruption scandal
In a public announcement issued by the OSP, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng detailed how the investigation, which began in November 2024, uncovered a complex network of illicit dealings.
DL News3 June 2025
Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
DL News3 June 2025
Courts
MMDAs to face legal action for unauthorized billboards
This move follows the MMDAs' failure to comply with a 21-day ultimatum issued by the NRSA in April, which directed all assemblies to remove billboards and posters unlawfully installed within road medians and other high-risk areas.
DL News30 May 2025
Courts
19-year old jailed 24 months for unlawful entry, stealing
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on May 15, 2025, when the complainant, a trader named Fati Ahmed residing in Madina, discovered her room had been unlawfully entered. S...
DL News29 May 2025
General
Wontumi reportedly hospitalized after arrest by EOCO
According to his legal representative and Member of Parliament, Andy Appiah-Kubi, Wontumi became unwell during questioning and was subsequently transferred to a medical facility for treatment.
DL News28 May 2025
Courts
Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation over alleged illegal mining links
Speaking briefly to the media, Mr. Boasiako stated that he submitted relevant documents during the interrogation which, he said, demonstrate that he has no involvement in any form of illegal mining, particularly in protected forest areas.
DL News27 May 2025
Courts
Trader granted GH¢150,000 bail over cooking oil fraud
Amoako, who is currently unemployed and resides in Teiman, has been charged with defrauding by false pretences.
DL News23 May 2025