Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
BBC
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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
Court sentences Nigerian eight years to prison for impersonating former CID boss, defrauding others
Bright Daniels, who at the time of committing the crime, was a convicted prisoner at the Nsawam Prisons, the court heard.
GNA
Crime
Know the various charges leveled against Hajia 4real by the US State Attorney
According to the Bill of Indictment, Mona, 30 years of age is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of wire fraud, one count of money laundering conspiracy, and one count of money laundering, each of which car...
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General
Attorney-General launches Public Defenders Division of Legal Aid Commission
As one of the three divisions created by the new Legal Aid Commission Act, 2018 (Act 977), the Public Defenders Division will essentially provide crucial legal assistance to persons who are unable to afford the cost of legal representation.
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Supreme Court News
Unibank case: Supreme Court gives receiver ' green light' to testify
Founder of defunct Unibank, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor is standing trial on 71 counts of fraudulent breach of trust, money laundering, dishonestly receiving, and falsification of accounts.
DL News
Africa
South Africa considers quitting ICC after Putin arrest warrant
Recently, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
VOA Africa
Courts
AG Calls for Circumspection in Wake of Afoko-Alangde Jury Verdict
The high-profile 2015 murder trial in Ghana sparks debate on the country's legal system and the need for reform.
DL News
General
“Everyday law for Everyday People”, new book by Daniel Korang Esq aims at basic explanation of the law
The sole intention is to explain basic laws that affect people in their daily lives – the kind of thing non-lawyers can easily understand.
Gifty Danso
Europe
British solicitor who defrauded clients of £1.7M jailed
Bilmes pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud. Between November 2014 and October 2017 he dishonestly appropriated £1,767,322 from the client account of his firm.
Law Society Gazette
Europe
UK Immigration minister banned from driving for six months for speeding
The minister has been hit with a six-month driving ban and fine after being caught speeding last year. He claims he did not see a temporary speed limit.
Sky News
Courts
Trial of former MASLOC boss adjourned to April 20
Sedinam Tamakloe and Daniel Axim, a former Operations Officer of MASLCO are facing trial for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state to the tune of GHC93 million.
DL News
General
US donates laptops to Legal Aid Commission
Douglas Craig Emhoff, US Second Gentleman, made the donation on Monday in Accra during the three-day state visit by his wife, Kamala Harris, US Vice President.
GNA
Others
To assess worldwide views on bail in a case of assault, Indian court turns to ChatGPT
The court sought the aid of ChatGPT while hearing the bail plea of an accused in a murder case
Business Standard
Africa
South Africa's opposition party vows to 'protect' Putin from ICC arrest
The ICC, which South Africa is a signatory to, has accused Mr Putin of war crimes, which include the kidnapping of Ukrainian children in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
BBC
US
US-based Ghanaian sentenced 4 years to prison over $8M romance fraud
Kofi Osei pleaded guilty in September 2022, a statement from US authorities said.
DL News
Europe
Nigerian Senator, wife and medical 'middleman' found guilty of organ harvesting plot
The case marks the first time defendants have been convicted under UK's Modern Slavery Act of an organ harvesting conspiracy.
Sky News
Crime
Police arrest 12 over cybercrimes impersonating MPs, Ministers, CEOs, others
Police discovered 973 fake social media accounts were created by the suspects in the names of these prominent persons and corporate entities.
DL News
Courts
Bukom Banku and son stabbing case: Court orders prosecution to file disclosures
Bukom Banku is before the Court on a charge of abetment of crime, while Mustapha Kamoko, is also facing the charge of causing damage.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 22-23, 2023
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration are, civil appeals and civil motions
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