Europe
New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations
Golriz Ghahraman, of the Green Party, is alleged to have stolen three times from two clothing stores - one in Auckland and the other in Wellington.
BBC
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Courts
Restrain Controller from holding himself if he contests as MP - Dafeamekpor tells court
The MP argues that while civil servants like Mr.Kwaning-Bosompem are entitled to their political views, and may vote during elections, they are however required to resign from office should they decide to contest in any political activity.
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General
When and when not to opt for arbitration
Some contracts favour arbitration as the favourable method of resolving a dispute, while others favour the option of litigation in the court as the simplest and quickest way to resolve the problem
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
Lagos court grants wives equal rights over husbands’ properties
The court ruled that “indirect contributions of a wife to the marital property should not be quantified in monetary terms in order to entitle her to a share of the property”.
The Nigeria Lawyer
US
Texas shooting: Nine teenagers shot at prom after-party
The victims, who have not been publicly named, ranged in age from 15 to 19. All are recovering from their wounds at two local hospitals.
BBC
Europe
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after findings of bullying in report
In a resignation letter posted on Twitter on Friday, Dominic Raab said he decided to resign as deputy prime minister and justice secretary after an official inquiry found some of the claims made against him were justified.
CNN
General
Alimony: Either the man or woman can be ordered to pay-Legal Practitioner
Even though typically, it is the men who are ordered to make payments, there are also cases don’t forget that women have come of age since Beijing
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Europe
Turkey’s withdrawal from women violence treaty goes to court
Istanbul, Turkey – With a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on March 20, Turkey’s exit from the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence was sudden but not u...
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General
Ghana's Dr Sylvia Adusu becomes first African woman elected to ITLOS
Her election makes her the first African woman to serve on the Hamburg-based tribunal.
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Courts
Court remands Kwame Baffoe Abronye
Abronye, recognized for his fiery political commentary, drew public attention last week when he filed for political asylum in eight different nations: Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and G...
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Crime
Police arrest NPP Bono chairman Abronye
Abronye, recognized for his fiery political commentary, drew public attention last week when he filed for political asylum in eight different nations Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ge...
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Africa
Arsenal fans arrested in Uganda after celebrating Manchester United victory
Police said they didn't have a permit to hold the procession which is a public order offence.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Democracy Hub, CPP go to Supreme Court seeking removal of 'Kotoka" from Ghana's Airport
The group contends that honoring Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka with such a significant national landmark contradicts Ghana’s democratic values.
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US
Republicans help pass House Gay Marriage Bill
A Gallup poll in June showed increasing support for same-sex marriage, with 70% of American adults backing such unions
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: Tinubu opens defence in Peter Obi's petition, tenders 18 exhibits
Mr Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the disputed poll, filed his petition at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, accusing the electoral commission, INEC, of rigging the election in favour of Mr Tinubu.
Premium Times Nig
Courts
Produce documentary proof of your renunciation within 10 days-Court orders Jomoro MP
The NPP challenged the victory of the NDC candidate after she won the election
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Africa
U.S. sanctions one of Africa’s biggest gold refiners for allegedly contributing to conflict in DRC
Belgian gold trader Alain Goetz and his Ugandan-based African Gold Refinery Ltd, are said to be key players in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s illicit gold trade.
Bloomberg
US
Biden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday
June 19, now Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States
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Courts
UTV studio invaders fined GHC 2400 each
On October 7, 2023, a group of young men believed to be members of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP) invaded the station's studios during the United Showbiz program.
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Courts
Disqualified APP candidate heads to court over Akwatia by-election
Ankomah, who was disqualified from the race along with his party for failing to provide a valid tax clearance certificate, argues that the decision was not accidental but part of what he calls a “deliberate plan” to edge him out of the cont...
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