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Africa
Rwanda: Prosecutors to issue indictments electronically
The development is in line with easing the work of prosecutors, which will also lead to a reduction in the backlog of cases in the judiciary.
AllAfrica10 August 2022
General
Corruption-related complaint against La Bianca: OSP directs GRA to submit Integrity Plan
"The Special Prosecutor directs the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority to submit, on or before 31 December 2022, an Integrity Plan to the Office of the Special Prosecutor"
DL News8 August 2022
General
Retired Educationist drags judge, lawyer to GLC, petitions CJ
He alleges per his petition that the judge, Justice Ali Baba Bature, and the legal practitioner, Alfred Anum Quarshie, have colluded to extort money from him for no work done.
DL News5 August 2022
Courts
Opuni case: 6th Defence Witness questions basis for charges against accused persons
Dr. Opuni and Agongo, the CEO of Agricult Ghana Limited, are on trial for allegedly engaging in illegalities in a series of fertilizer transactions which the Attorney-General (A-G) says caused a financial loss of GH¢271.3 million to the sta...
DL News3 August 2022
General
Press statement :World Day Against Trafficking Persons
International Justice Mission is a Non-Governmental Organization. It has been working in Ghana over the last seven years and across the globe for over twenty-five years. It has 24 program offices in 14 countries.
IJM2 August 2022
Others
India: Court asks woman to do social service in blind school as her rape complaint 'misused process of law'
The FIR, lodged as per the complaint of the woman, stated that she was offered a cold drink by the alleged accused and after drinking it, she fell unconscious and was raped by him.
Daiji World2 August 2022
Others
UAE: Ministry announces amended penalties for firms that don't pay salaries on time
“All non-compliant establishments, regardless of size, that fail to pay wages four months after the due date will face a suspension on new work permits."
Khaleej Times28 July 2022
General
President assents to Plea Bargaining Act, 2022 (Act 1079)
Per the Act1079 a person charged with a criminal offence may at the time before judgment, negotiate with the Attorney General for a plea agreement to reduce an offence charged to a lesser offence or to withdraw a charge against an accused p...
DL News27 July 2022
Courts
Court dismisses motion seeking to injunct Black Sheriff
Per the said contract, Black Sheriff was required to carry on all his business activities through the plaintiff’s company.
DL News26 July 2022
Europe
Czech Republic: Police turn 200mph Ferrari seized from criminals into patrol car
The Italian supercar will be used against the "most aggressive drivers on Czech highways" and illegal races which pass through different countries.
Sky News26 July 2022
Business
Creation of Registrar of Companies does not imply extinction to old RGD – Godfred Dame
The Office of the Registrar of Companies was set up under the Companies Act 2019, Act 992, establishing it as an entity outside the Attorney-General’s Department.
DL News22 July 2022
Courts
Assin North Criminal trial adjourned to October 18 pending application at the Supreme Court
When the case was called on July 20, 2022, Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel for the embattled MP, informed the court of the application filed by his side on July 18, 2022.
DL News20 July 2022
Europe
FIFA trial: Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini cleared of corruption
Prosecutors acquitted Blatter on charges of unlawfully funneling 2 million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) of FIFA funds to Platini, a former France national team captain and manager in 2011.
DW8 July 2022
Courts
Dispute over incorporation of Stanbic Bank GH Ltd : High Court gives Kwame Serbeh-Yiadom the green light
"Estoppel cannot override fraud where it has been established beyond a reasonable doubt. On the basis of the above rendition, I think it will be in consonance with equity and good conscience not to terminate the case summarily," the court s...
DL News6 July 2022
Africa
Nigeria: Senate to continue probe on corruption allegations against ex-Chief Justice
The Senate through its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, will meet with relevant stakeholders to “address the complaints raised by the justices of the Supreme Court.
Premium Times Nig29 June 2022
Courts
Arise Ghana files Stay of Execution pending notice of appeal of High Court’s decision
The High Court is expected to be moved on July 12, 2022 to hear the motion for Stay of Execution.
DL News28 June 2022
Courts
Capital Bank Case: GHC 100 m to All Time Capital was approved by the Board – Former MD
Rev. Odonkor is standing trial alongside the bank’s founder Ato Essien and businessman, Dr. Tetteh Nettey for various offenses - stealing, abetment to steal, conspiracy to steal, and money laundering.
DL News24 June 2022
Business
FCA fines Ghana International Bank £5.8 million for breach of Money Laundering Regulation
Under Regulation 42(1), the Authority is empowered to impose civil penalties upon those who breach the Regulations
DL News23 June 2022
General
AG threatens legal action against North-Tongu MP over National Cathedral allegations
A statement from Attorney-General Dame, says the allegations are “utterly false."
DL News23 June 2022
General
Protecting Freedom of Expression, safety of journalists : Workshop held for Judges in Ho
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, who represented the Chief Justice at the program, called for collaboration among stakeholders in the media space.
DL News21 June 2022