General
Amendment of laws regarding dual citizenship must be done cautiously – Srem-Sai
Dr Srem-Sai said that it is essential that Ghana is mindful of some of the real issues that could arise while amending the law.
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Asia
Rights of a patentee are not natural or common law rights-Delhi High Court rules
In the present case where the court found that where the appellants/plaintiffs while claiming one invention only i.e. DAPA, were claiming two patents with respect thereto, with infringement of both, by the respondent(s)/defendant(s)
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US
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in Washington, DC
But the law license suspension is still a major blow to the former Manhattan US attorney and political figure, once considered an accomplished and formidable force in legal circles.
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General
Ghana’s laws do not reflect reality – UG Law student
She explained that what they are taught with regards to theories mostly defers from what she sees in reality
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General
Expanding Legal education must come with Quality: Justice Owusu
A Justice of the supreme Court , Justice Mariama Owusu ,has said that the expansion of legal education must be complementary to quality.
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Business
The role of the judiciary in revenue mobilization
The establishment of a tax court The Chief Justice of Ghana in a letter dated 16th April, 2021 and addressed to the President of the Ghana Bar Association gave notice of the Judiciary’s intention to establish a Tax Court to deal with prosec...
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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...
Nana Ama Dankwaa Kessey Adinkrah
Opinion
The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
This writer submits that the Ogyeadom case could never, as perceived by the Court, have settled the question whether or not the Court is jurisdictionally competent to entertain and grant an application for stay of execution pending the dete...
Thaddeus Sory
Supreme Court News
5-year voting ban for electoral offenders constitutional- Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the case brought by human rights activist Fred Akweter lacked merit.
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Business
SEC warns Ghanaian celebrities over unlicensed crypto promotions
The warning comes as the country prepares to implement the new Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) law, which is awaiting presidential assent.
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Crime
Three Kasoa fathers arrested over alleged sexual abuse of daughters
According to the directorate, the victims – all girls – disclosed the alleged abuse to the Girl-Child Education and Guidance and Counselling coordinators, who then escalated the case to law enforcement.
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Others
Book Alert: Consumer Rights And Justice In Ghana: A Legal Compass-'Safeguarding Fair Consumer Transactions’
The book, authored by Dr. Francisca Kusi-Appiah of the UPSA Law School, provides a comprehensive, sector-by-sector blueprint of consumer rights and obligations, anchored in fair and transparent transactional principles. It operationalizes t...
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General
Review of National Arms Bill under way-Minister
Speaking at a review session for the proposed National Arms Bill, Deputy Minister for the Interior Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi highlighted the urgent need for updated legislation to tackle the increasing circulation and misuse of small arms.
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General
Small-scale miners' chairman arrested for confronting Anti-Galamsey task force
The arrest occurred when Peprah reportedly challenged the officers deployed to remove illegal miners from the forest.
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General
Greater Accra Bar to undertake pro bono legal outreach
Speaking at the launch event in Accra, Isabel Boaten, President of the Greater Accra Regional Bar, emphasized that the programme goes beyond offering free legal support.
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Business
FDA flags two illegal alcoholic drinks containing cannabis: Public urged to avoid
In a public notice issued on Sunday, May 18, the FDA confirmed that both products are not registered and are suspected to be manufactured unlawfully by FAMUDE Catering Services, a company based in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
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General
IGP outlines robust security measures ahead of election 2024
During a meeting with key stakeholders at the Police Headquarters yesterday, Dr. Dampare outlined the measures being implemented to maintain law and order throughout the electoral process.
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General
Private schools go to CHRAJ over 30% SHS placement policy for public schools
The policy, designed to prioritize public school students, has been labeled discriminatory and unconstitutional by private education stakeholders.
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Courts
Galamsey fight: Akufo-Addo calls for swift adjudication of cases
He reiterated that all forms of mining in water bodies, as well as reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, and small-scale mining in forest reserves, remained banned, mandating that law enforcement agencies work assiduously to rid the des...
GNA
Crime
Court orders destruction of 256 sacks of cannabis
Police say the destruction had become necessary due to the long period of storage leading to congestion at the Unit.
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