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Prioritize non-custodial sentences-CDD roundtable participants to government
Non-Custodial Sentence or Alternative Sentence is punishment given by a court of law that does not involve a prison term.
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Ghana School of Law to graduate Criminal Prosecution and Litigation Course participants today
The ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the School’s Dome in Makola.
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Crime
US immigration judge questions OSP case against Ken Ofori-Atta
According to the judge, the OSP’s affidavit was “full of conclusory allegations” and failed to show persuasive facts linking the former minister to criminal conduct.
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Crime
AG to re-enact criminal proceeds recovery Act
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, said the proposed Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill is intended to close what the ministry describes as a major legal gap in the existing framework.
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General
ICC President to speak at second public lecture on International Criminal Justice at GIMPA Faculty of Law
The lecture, an initiative of the African Centre of International Criminal Justice (ACICJ) seeks to review trends, emerging developments, and challenges confronting the law in specific fields.
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Africa
Nigerian Lawmakers Propose To Jail Unlawful Protesters For Five Years
A bill proposing a five-year jail term for unlawful protesters in the country has scaled through first reading at the House of Representatives.
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Opinion
Committal proceedings in trials on indictment in Ghana: Its relevance in contemporary times
Trials on Indictment are the only form of trial where committal proceedings are conducted. Generally trials on Indictment are reserved for more serious offences and are characterized by more formality. The author discusses its origins and e...
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Courts
Court to rule July 23 on Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s bid to strike out charges
Mr Abdul-Wahab is asking the court to set aside the entire charge sheet on the grounds that it is defective and violates his constitutional right to a fair trial.
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Government advances plan to replace some jail terms with community service
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak says the bill is intended to shift the system away from automatic custodial punishment in less serious cases and toward a model that is more practical, humane and cost-effective.
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Europe
Norway crown princess’s son charged with rape, 31 other offences
The 28-year-old, who was born before the princess married Crown Prince Haakon, faces allegations ranging from sexual abuse of a former partner to repeated violations of restraining orders.
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Courts
Mechanic jailed four years for unlawful entry, attempted theft in Odumase-Krobo
Presiding Judge, Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, handed down the sentence after Teye pleaded guilty to both offences.
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Courts
Charles Bissue, another granted GH₵200,000 bail for corruption related offences
The two appeared before the court on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after being charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) with a total of 15 offences linked to alleged bribery and abuse of office. Their pleas were formally recorded durin...
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Courts
Accused person in protest over alleged $3m BOST scandal discharged
Alhassan was arrested, along with two others, by the police and charged with offences including offensive conduct conducive to a breach of peace.
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Courts
Court jails man seven years for cocoa smuggling
The court presided over by Justice Kwesi Apiatse Abaiddu, found the convict guilty of the offence on his plea.
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Africa
Gabon charges wife of ousted president with 'money laundering'
Gabon's former first lady has been indicted with receiving stolen goods among other charges.
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Others
India court sentences clinical psychologist for sexual abuse of minor patient
This is the second such case under the country's Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against the accused, Dr. Gireesh K., in which he has been convicted.
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Courts
Assemblyman jailed 14 months for attempted rape, unlawful entry
“He was charged with the offences of attempt to commit crime, to wit rape, and unlawful entry after further investigations.”
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Africa
Nigeria drops criminal case against Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah
In a series of directives issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and signed by Director of Public Prosecutions M.B. Abubakar, prosecutors were told to discontinue charges
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Supreme Court News
OSP Act not unconstitutional — Supreme Court
The court held that, upon a true and proper interpretation of the 1992 Constitution, the authority to prosecute criminal offences is vested in the Attorney-General. It nevertheless found that section 4(2) of the OSP Act is not inconsistent...
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Citizen challenges false news and electronic communication laws at Supreme Court
Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers filed the suit at the Supreme Court Registry in Accra through his lawyer, Michael Akosah of Adu-Gyamfi & Associates.
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