General
AG secures scholarship for Ghanaian lawyers
Georgetown is ranked among the top universities in the United States and admission is highly selective
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Results for "Essential Themes in Land and Customary Law"
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Europe
European countries using pandemic to stifle democracy and rule of law.
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe published a report on Tuesday detailing the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on democracy and the rule of law in 14 countries in Europe and providing recommendations for the EU.
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Others
The Transitional Provisions in Section 88(3) of the Legal Education Reform Act & Matters-Dafeamekpor writes
The purpose of this provision is to secure eligibility for current students whilst the new legal restructuring mechanisms are triggered for professional legal training
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor (Hon)
General
There appears to be selective justice in Ghana – Law student
“It is obvious that our system is plagued with selective justice. Our leaders can flout Covid-19 protocols whiles those who held a religious event were held culpable.”
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to hear Wesley Girls' religious rights case on April 21
The case was brought by Shafic Osman, who wants the court to rule that policies said to affect Muslim students at the school violate the 1992 Constitution.
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Business
Jonah Capital accuses Nigeria’s company registrar of “corporate theft” in $50m share dispute
The row surfaced publicly after Ghanaian business magnate Sir Sam Jonah petitioned Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seeking diplomatic intervention.
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Courts
Man arrested for causing harm breaks down in court
Squire struggled to accept the court’s decision, questioning the rationale behind the remand.
GNA
Business
Cabinet issues directives to regulate transfer of public lands by public bodies
Cabinet has taken notice of the practice by public institutions to assume ownership of public lands allocated to them for use and transfer title in such lands to third parties without the approval of the Government.
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Europe
UK Immigration minister banned from driving for six months for speeding
The minister has been hit with a six-month driving ban and fine after being caught speeding last year. He claims he did not see a temporary speed limit.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing December 6 - 7, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include civil motions, civil appeals, and criminal appeals
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Courts
Freezing of Sir John’s assets: High Court dismisses Special Prosecutor’s confirmation request
The Special Prosecutor on May 30, 2022, directed the freezing of the Estate of Sir John, in order to conduct further investigation into allegations of suspected corruption.
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Crime
Man, 46, killed over dog meat at Assin Praso
The Assin Praso Police Command has arrested 49-year-old Kume Dzina Thomas for allegedly killing one Daniel Akoto also known as Abrantie, 46, following a misunderstanding over dog meat at Assin Atwereboanda in the Central Region.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses suit against the reinstatement of Prof. Avoke
This comes after the plaintiff, Emmanuel Ansong Baah, a resident of Darkuman in Accra, filed a notice to discontinue the case, which was granted by the court.
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General
Registrar-General cautions public against activities of fraudsters
We wish to inform the general public that, the Department has not assigned nor authorized any intermediary or agent to call clients to demand money to file Annual Returns.
DL News
Crime
Suspected Chinese and Ghanaian galamseyers arrested in Nzema East
The team seized 16 gallons of diesel, one water hose, among other things, also including a fuel pumping motor.
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Africa
Ugandans to be jailed for violating Covid rules
Uganda is currently going through a second wave of the pandemic, which scientists have predicted could peak between late July and early August.
DL News
General
Lands Commission to comply with Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036)
The Lands commission has served notice of its readiness to comply with the Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036) that has been passed and was assented to by the President in December 2020.
DL News
General
Chief Justice Bemoans Demolition Orders Of Courts
The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana; His Lordship Justice Anin Yeboah has bemoaned the demolition orders usually issued by magistrates, trial judges and justices of trial courts in Ghana.
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Africa
Court Fines Ethiopian Airlines N7m For Cancelling Flights Without Notice
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has awarded a fine of N6 million as general damages against Ethiopian Airlines Ltd. for cancelling three Nigerians’ flights without due notice to the plaintiffs.
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Opinion
Plea bargaining in Ghana: The Inception of Act 1079
This article focuses on what plea bargaining is, the position of the Ghanaian criminal law on plea bargaining prior to Act 1079, the enactment of Act 1079, the benefits of plea bargaining, proposed implementation for plea bargaining as well...
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