Courts
House help in GH¢80k land fraud granted bail
The Amasaman Circuit Court, presided over by Justice Enid Sarful-Sau, has granted Boatemaa a GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties.
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Business
A/R Lands Board inaugurated, tasked to drive land reforms
At the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, urged the 50-member board to uphold diligence and transparency in carrying out their duties.
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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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Courts
Court upholds Annoh-Dompreh’s 2024 election victory, dismisses NDC petition
The challenge, brought by National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate Amenorpe Philibert Fummey, sought to overturn the election results.
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General
Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association intervenes to free unjustly detained lawyer in Imo State
Lilian had traveled to Owerri to facilitate the bail process for her sister when an unexpected and alarming situation unfolded. Instead of being allowed to carry out her legal duty, she found herself accused of kidnapping and taken into cus...
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General
Attorney-General nominates Xavier Sosu, Kasser-Tee, and Aziz Bamba to General Legal Council
According to a statement from the Attorney-General’s office, the nominations align with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960, and Paragraph 2(1)(d) of the First Schedule to the Act.
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Courts
Four Accra Academy students face court over viral assault incident
Among the four accused, only 21-year-old Richard Ninson is an adult. However, he was absent from the court proceedings. Ninson faces two charges of abetment of crime, specifically aiding in an assault.
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General
Uphold highest standards of responsibility-CJ charges UPSA graduands
Her remarks came during the 16th graduation ceremony at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra, where students from the Law and Information Technology and Communication Studies faculties were awarded certificates.
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Courts
3 convicts at Ankaful Prison run fake online ‘Travel and Tour' business, dupe public 189,000.00
The court directed the Minister of Interior to investigate how the mobile phone got into the hands of these convicts for use despite being under the supervision of Mr Essiam, Superintendent Ewusi, and DSP Mark Tawiah.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Military secretary testifies in court
When he mounted the witness box yesterday, he told the court that Mr. Richard Jakpa was not honorably discharged from the military.
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Crime
Beige Bank trial: Accused to call 61 witnesses
His counsel, Mr Thaddeus Sory, made the announcement at the Economic and Financial Court Two Division of the High Court which is trying his client.
GNA
Courts
Court sets January 2024 for treason trial verdict
On that day, whether accused persons file written submissions or not, the Court would give its judgment.
GNA
Courts
Ada courts temporarily close over water crisis
The courts will remain closed until November 30.
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Europe
UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licences
Civil servants and a handful of police forces are using AI in a range of areas, but especially when it comes to helping them make decisions over welfare, immigration and criminal justice
The Guardian
General
Increase our non-tax revenue retention from 30 to 70% - JUSAG
According to him, this will enable the Service to retain much internally generated Funds(IGF) to settle allowances of Judges, Magistrates, and staff.
Courts
Former Mentor TV reality show contestant receives life sentence for manslaughter conviction
The charges against him included murder and the use of an offensive weapon, resulting in the death of Razak Mohammed at Nungua Coco-Beach on September 26, 2016.
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Courts
High Court dismisses contempt case against North-Tongu MP
The MP was cited for contempt for allegedly throwing and kicking a court process against him at the premises of Metro TV.
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Europe
More UK judges want to quit before retirement, official survey shows
The 2022 UK Judicial Attitude Survey, published earlier this month, found that 43% of salaried judges are considering quitting early, up from 31% in 2014.
Law Society Gazette