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Barrister fined £3,000 for drinking alcohol during court break
The incident occurred in March 2023 at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where D’Souza was representing a defendant.
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Crime
Mile 11 residents demand justice as man fatally stabbed
The fatal incident, which occurred on Monday, June 30, reportedly stemmed from an argument between Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi.
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Courts
Fishmongers fined for buying GH¢100k worth of stolen tilapia
The women pleaded guilty to dishonestly receiving the stolen fish and were convicted on their own plea. Their lawyers appealed for leniency, and the court, presided over by Justice Enid Marful-Sau, responded with a financial penalty of 100...
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Africa
Senior police officer arrested over blogger’s death as Kenyans demand justice
Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell last Sunday, two days after his arrest. Police initially claimed he died by suicide, but a subsequent independent autopsy revealed signs of physical assault, raising suspicions of foul play.
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General
We only prosecute when the evidence justifies it-Deputy AG
In an interview on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized that his boss, Dr. Dominic Ayine, is deeply committed to legal integrity and will never pursue a case unless there is a solid foundation for conviction.
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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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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court clears Akwatia MP of contempt
The 5-member panel of the apex court sitting on June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court for Mr Kumi's arrest.
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Courts
Court orders Whatsapp service of Nurses Association of injunction against strike
This ruling, delivered by Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, comes after the NLC filed a motion on June 10, explaining difficulties in directly serving the GRNMA with a court order issued earlier on June 5.
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Speaker touts Ghana's strides in corruption fight, highlights key legislations
Speaking during a high-level meeting with the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption at Parliament House in Accra on Monday, Mr. Bagbin highlighted Parliament’s proactive role in the national fight against corruption.
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Ghana to undergo AU-led corruption risk assessment
Ahead of the assessment, Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine held strategic discussions with Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption.
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Crime
Two arrested at Tema Harbour area for murder
The case unfolded on May 30, 2025, when law enforcement officers responded to a distress call reporting a dead body found at the harbor.
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Courts
2nd accused in OSP, Bissue case settles for plea bargain
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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Courts
Human Rights Court to rule June 18 on Ofori-Atta's challenge to OSP's ‘Fugitive’ tag
Ofori-Atta is asking the court to bar the OSP from describing him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice,” claims he argues infringe on his constitutional rights, including his liberty and freedom of movement.
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Europe
Canadian man jailed for stealing iconic Churchill portrait
The stolen image—famously known as The Roaring Lion—was an original print taken by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1941, capturing Churchill's stern expression moments after addressing the Canadian parliament. The portrait is so iconi...
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Courts
Caring for sick ex-husband does not entitle woman to his estate – High Court
Presided over by Justice Patricia Quansah, the court held that once the plaintiff’s 2004 petition for divorce was granted by the High Court in 2005, her legal status as wife ceased.
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Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Crime
Appointees who breach Code of Conduct risk prosecution– Attorney-General warns
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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Courts
Court convicts former NSS "side chick' of contempt, jails her 45 days
The conviction stems from two videos she shared online in which she launched verbal attacks against the presiding judge, Justice John Bosco Nabarese, accusing him of bias in her dismissed civil case against a senior bank official she referr...
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Over 76% of Ghana’s Lawyers Are Based in Greater Accra, New Data Reveals
New data from the Ghana Bar Association shows that nearly 80% of Ghana’s licensed lawyers are based in Greater Accra, with major regions in the north and east holding less than 1% each.
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