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.
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Results for "Re-Akoto and seven others trial"
10475 results.
Courts
Seven-member jury constituted to quick start trial in murder of Canadian case
At the next sitting, the court would listen to the addresses of the prosecution led by Nana Ama Adinkra and defence counsel Samuel Alesu-Dordzi.
GNA
Election Petition
Election Petition: Summaries of proceedings Feb 8
The Supreme Court’s hearing in the presidential election petition filed by John Dramani Mahama on the 30th of December 2020 is ongoing.
DL News
Courts
Attorney-General challenges Court of Appeal decision halting Hanan’s criminal trial
The appeal seeks to reverse the order staying proceedings at the High Court and allow the prosecution of the two accused persons to continue.
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Others
Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Courts
Court of Appeal refuses bid to halt Adu-Boahene trial
The three had asked the appellate court to stay proceedings at the High Court while challenging an earlier ruling on disclosure of documents.
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Africa
Kenya has its first female chief justice: Martha Koome
If parliament formally approves the nomination of Justice Martha Koome as the next Chief Justice of Kenya and president of the Supreme Court, as is widely expected, she will become the first woman to occupy the seat in Kenya’s history. Just...
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Courts
Ambulance trial: Court directs Ato Forson, others to open defence
With two others, former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson are facing charges for causing financial loss over the importation of 200 ambulances
DL News
General
Constitutionalism must hold together societal needs - Justice Kulendi
“As a country, we must recognize the fact that constitutionalism does not merely exist from the size of our Parliament, the number of judges at the Supreme Court, or the color of the police uniform.”
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Courts
CJ bribe probe: Lawyer drags GLC to court
Mr Afrifa in this latest twist contends the Disciplinary Committee engaged in procedural impropriety.
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US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
General
Constitutional review not panacea to our numerous problems-Legal Practitioner
There have been calls by various interested groups, and individuals for a review of the over 30-year-old Constitution of Ghana. As a result, a Constitutional Review Commission was set up in January 2010.
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Courts
“I think she is an exquisite specimen of creation”: The ex-wife who shook the divorce proceedings
"I sat and watched Susan the ex-wife come in and go out of court. I think she is an exquisite specimen not only of womanhood but of creation itself. Twenty (20) years of her youthful and fruitful life is now wasted," the trial court observe...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from March 8-10, 2022: Cases and Motions
Beginning from March 8-10, 2022, the apex court will sit mainly on writs, civil appeals, civil motions, and a chieftaincy appeal.
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Courts
Review July 28 decision, reinstate Justice Honyenugah as trial judge-AG to SC
AG is arguing that it must be on only compelling circumstances that a decision can be taken by the Court to prohibit a judge who has conducted the instant case for almost four years.
DL News
Supreme Court News
SC from Feb 8-10, 2022: Cases and Motions
The Court will therefore be sitting from Tuesday, February 8 to Thursday, February 10, 2022, to hear a number of these cases.
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Courts
Alleged $5m CJ bribe: GLC slaps Ogyeedom’s lawyer with 9 charges after initial inquiry
Mr Afrifa, in his response to this complaint, levelled some serious allegations against the Chief Justice, Kwasi Aning Yeboah.
DL News
Courts
Opuni case - To start the trial ‘De Novo’ or not
The state represented by Chief State Attorney, Evelyn Keelson, on March 30, 2023, appearing before a new judge, prayed the court against starting the trial all over again
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing January 31- February 2, 2023
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include civil motions, civil appeals, and writs
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing July 5-7, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration relate to civil motions, civil appeals, a writ, and review motions, all invoking the original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, and review jurisdiction of the Court.
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