Results for “special laws”

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Africa
Nigerian broadcasters warned against generating information from suspended Twitter
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission in Nigeria has directed broadcasting networks in the country to refrain from patronizing Twitter in their operations.
DL News7 June 2021
General
Domestic violence: Do not refuse your spouse’s meal
It is an offence to refuse to eat your wife's food, the Coordinating Director of DOVVSU has said
DL News7 June 2021
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“Be extra careful when you have to go undercover” – NMC tells journalists
A statement from the NMC is urging journalists to comply with due process, but only circumvent them when they absolutely have to
DL News3 June 2021
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‘The repeal of the Criminal Libel Law has had a very positive impact on the development of the Ghanaian media’ –President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that he is proud of the modest role he played in the repeal of the Criminal Libel Law on 2nd August 2001 as an Attorney General.
DL News2 June 2021
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US-based company sues Groupe Nduom, 18 others alleging money laundering, wire fraud
An equity fund and securities investment company based in the United States, Birim Group LLC, has brought charges against the founder and former flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom.
DL News22 May 2021
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We’ll crack whip on irregularities
The Local Government Service will crack the whip on procurement officers who go contrary to the Public Procurement Act and all other rules governing their practice.
DL News12 May 2021
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Small-scale miners threaten government with court action
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has called on the government to bring the military in the “Operation Halt” to order.
DL News12 May 2021
Africa
French court fines, sentences Oppong Weah’s son for reckless partying
A court in France has announced a six-month suspended jail sentence for George Weah Jr., the elder son of Liberian President George Weah, for reckless partying, noise pollution, and disturbing the peace of his neighbors outside his Paris ho...
DL News11 May 2021
Africa
South Africa Considers New Marriage Law That Will Allow Women Marry More Than One Man
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has proposed a new law that will allow women marry more than one husband, in the same way that polygamous men are allowed to marry more than one wife.
DL News10 May 2021
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There’s still Covid-19 ban on public gatherings – Police to #FixTheCountry protesters
The police has reminded organisers of the #FixTheCountry protest that there is still a ban on public gatherings as part of the coronavirus pandemic protocols.
DL News5 May 2021
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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.
DL News28 April 2021
US
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to ‘Free the Nipple’ in topless women case
The Supreme Court on Monday decided not to “Free the Nipple,” refusing to hear an appeal by three women fined by a city in New Hampshire for exposing their breasts in public who argued that banning female but not male toplessness violates t...
DL News20 April 2021
US
Uber ordered to pay $1.1 million to blind passenger who was denied rides 14 separate times
An independent arbitrator on Thursday ordered Uber to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger for illegally discriminating against her after its drivers refused her rides on 14 occasions.
DL News3 April 2021
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Francis Xavier hails Rasta student’s suit against Achimota school
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu has lauded the lawsuit filed by parents of Tyron Marhguy against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga.
DL News2 April 2021
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Organise forums to educate drivers on road laws to reduce accidents – GPRTU to government
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is calling on the government to organize a forum to conscientize both commercial and private driver’s in the country to help reduce the spate of road fatalities in the country.
DL News30 March 2021
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Nana Ama McBrown speaks after appearing in court as witness in Bulldog’s case
The Ghanaian actress was ordered to appear in court concerning the case in which artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, also known as Bulldog’ is standing trial for threatening the president.
DL News26 March 2021
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Achimota Sch. rules can’t override constitution; Rasta kids must be admitted – Ras Mubarak
A former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak has berated authorities of the Achimota School for denying two students admission into the prestigious school due to their dreadlocks.
DL News19 March 2021
Europe
European countries using pandemic to stifle democracy and rule of law.
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe published a report on Tuesday detailing the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on democracy and the rule of law in 14 countries in Europe and providing recommendations for the EU.
DL News12 March 2021
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We Demand Justice For Lilian Dedjoe – FIDA Cries
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is demanding justice for the late Lilian Dedjoe, who was allegedly battered to death by her husband Charles Dedjoe.
DL News11 March 2021
Election Petition
Summary of 2021 presidential election petition ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Facts The Supreme Court shall deliver its judgment in the presidential election petition filed by the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 presidential elections, John Mahama on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Hearing...
DL News3 March 2021