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General
Clerk of Parliament under duty to inform EC about vacant seat – Deputy AG
“It is the duty of the Clerk of Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission about a vacant seat in Parliament."
DL News14 April 2022
General
Ghana Armed Forces declares support for death penalty abolishment
Member of Parliament for the Madina Constituency, Hon. Francis Xavier Sosu in June 2021 introduced a private member’s bill for the removal of the death penalty from the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
DL News12 April 2022
General
Constitutionalism must hold together societal needs - Justice Kulendi
“As a country, we must recognize the fact that constitutionalism does not merely exist from the size of our Parliament, the number of judges at the Supreme Court, or the color of the police uniform.”
DL News6 April 2022
Supreme Court News
To hold as MP or not: SC to decide on Assin North MP April 13
On February 1, 2022, the applicant Michael Ankomah-Nimfah, a private citizen filed a writ seeking the interpretation of Article 94 (2a) and injunction of the Member of Parliament from holding himself as such.
DL News5 April 2022
General
President Akufo-Addo petitioned to remove High Court Judge
According to the five-page document of the petition, Maria O’ Sullivan claims the Judge abused her office and privileges by procuring policemen to intimidate staff of Mariville Homes Limited.
DL News4 April 2022
Europe
UK judges quit Hong Kong’s top court over national security law
The UK Supreme Court said its two judges currently sitting on the Hong Kong court in two of 12 overseas non-permanent positions had resigned with immediate effect.
Aljazeera31 March 2022
Courts
Assin North MP's appeal challenging High Court Judgment struck out
Quoting the celebrated British Judge, Lord Denning, Justice Irene Charity Larbi noted “You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand.”
DL News22 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker granted GH¢2 million bail
The court noted that Mr. Vormawor’s passport should continue to be in the State’s custody and must report himself once a week to the Police Command.
16 March 2022
General
Voting right of Deputy Speakers: Applying for SC review will make no sense-Sam Okudzeto
Since the Supreme Court’s judgment was delivered on March 9, 2022, various personalities have on different occasions, called on the plaintiff to go for a review.
DL News16 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker indicates “Im in good health” as court adjourns case to March 16
Oliver Barker Vormawor told the Tema High Court that he is in good health and hoping to be taken to trial.
DL News14 March 2022
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers vote: Parliament should have put in amicus brief – Martin Kpebu
“Parliament being a huge constituency in this matter; a huge stakeholder, I think we should have heard from Parliament. The central theme of this suit was going to affect Parliament,” he explained.
DL News12 March 2022
General
President’s comment on SC ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker ‘unfortunate, myopic’ –Speaker
“I have resisted the temptation of making a comment on the judgment of the Supreme Court but the unfortunate and myopic comments of the President has compelled me to let it out”
DL News11 March 2022
US
Ghanaian-American among US President’s judicial nominees awaiting Senate hearing
Ms. Abudu was nominated on January 10, 2022, and is currently awaiting a hearing from the US Senate Committee.
DL News11 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker is a flight risk: Refuse his bail application-AG
The AG has argued that with no permanent place of residence in Ghana, Oliver Barker is a flight risk and could escape trial if granted bail
DLN10 March 2022
Europe
Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK
Mr. Abramovich had announced that he was putting Chelsea FC up for sale amid reports that he was to be put on UK's sanctions list
DL News10 March 2022
Courts
Oliver Barker case : Lawyers to move application for bail today
According to the affidavit in support of the application signed by counsel, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai of the Praetorium Solicitors, the applicant notes that he has never been previously accused or charged with a criminal offence.
DLN10 March 2022
Supreme Court News
Application against Court of Appeal: SC throws out MP’s
However, in a unanimous decision, the panel consisting of Justice Gabriel Pwamang, Justice Agnes Dordzie, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, Justice Clemence Honyenuga, and Justice Yonny Kulendi dismissed the application altogether.
DL News9 March 2022
Africa
US bans Kenyan politician and family over corruption
The US says while in office he "solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates".
BBC9 March 2022
Courts
AG presents 11 names for consideration as Court of Appeal Justices
Among the names for consideration are Justices from the High Court, people from academia, and prominent lawyers.
DL News7 March 2022
General
AG urges new board of Law Reform Commission to review Criminal Procedure Act
“It will be refreshing to receive a proposal for a review of the current Criminal Procedure Act, Act 30, in a manner as to aid in a real expeditious determination of summary trials,” Mr. Dame said during the inauguration of the nine-member...
DL News3 March 2022