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Europe
France threatens to cut UK and Jersey energy supply in fishing row
We took note of last week’s announcements, but regret that with the number of licences granted it still has not been possible to bring this issue to an end now.
DL News7 October 2021
General
GLC must not compel law students to sign away ability to challenge exam results – Ansa-Asare
Critics have accused the General Legal Council of deliberately restricting people from gaining access to legal education.
DL News6 October 2021
US
Estate of Henrietta Lacks sues biotechnical company for nonconsensual use of her cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine, in a statement to CNN, said that what happened to Lacks in 1951 “would not happen today.”
DL News5 October 2021
General
2021 Law School Entrance Exams: 499 more qualified candidates excluded from admission list-NALS laments
On September 28, 2021, the Independent Examination Committee of the Ghana School Of Law released a list of 790 representing 28% out of the total 2,824 who are deemed to have passed the 2021 GSL Entrance Exams.
DL News4 October 2021
General
It is unfair, unjust, improper to use one exam to assess Law School entrants-Sammy Gyamfi
This call comes after Two thousand and thirty-four(2,034) LLB Candidates failed this year’s Ghana School of Law(GSL) entrance Examination.
DL News4 October 2021
General
Social Media not the right avenue for case litigation-Chief Justice
This year’s (2021) event is the 58th Anniversary in the history of enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.
DL News4 October 2021
General
‘Sakawa’ boys, others to be prosecuted-Special Prosecutor
“Sakawa is not a job or activity that is lawful in Ghana. Especially being a radio presenter radio is lawful. Similarly, the work of your cameraman is lawful.
DL News30 September 2021
General
Initiate Parliamentary Enquiry into 2020 General elections-ASEPA to Speaker of Parliament
ASEPA is of the view that issues of accountability and oversight go beyond the Jurisdiction of the Courts but falls under the powers of the Legislature.
DL News28 September 2021
Courts
Electrician jailed 24 years for defilement, incest
“When the accused heard the young man had denied responsibility, he took the victim to LEKMA Hospital at Teshie Nungua and aborted the pregnancy in July this year,
DL News28 September 2021
Courts
GNPC: Larry Dogbey challenges KK Sarpong’s appointment as CEO in court
He also wants an order nullifying the appointment of Dr Sarpong as the Chief Executive Officer of GNPC
DL News24 September 2021
US
R. Kelly abused Aaliyah when she was 13 or 14, court hears
“I recall him talking to me, and then forcefully kissing me and licking my face
DL News16 September 2021
General
Demand rent cards in addition to receipts from Landlords – Rent Control Department
“Because government has fixed the road the landlord is increasing rent: you cannot do that. Even though you pay your tax. What you have to do is to come to the Rent Control for reassessment
DL News15 September 2021
US
Texas abortion clinics will be protected, Justice Department says
Abortion has long been one of the country’s most contentious social issues. However, polls from the Pew Research Center indicate nearly six in 10 Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
DL News7 September 2021
Europe
Drug users group files decriminalization lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court
The lawsuit argues criminalization has also created a high degree of stigma, leading many people to use drugs alone and in secret, heightening the risk of overdose.
DL News3 September 2021
Courts
Tricycle rider gets ten years imprisonment for robbery September 3, 2021 7
Eric Ankamah, 19, denied conspiring with three others to attempt committing robbery and robbery.
DL News3 September 2021
General
We need expenditure rationalization, value for money projects, others to enhance fiscal economy – First Deputy Governor
when citizens perceive that the tax system does not inure to their benefits, they are likely to want to evade or not comply with such tax obligations.
DL News3 September 2021
Tech
Lack of modern equipment and logistics by security personnel responsible for illegal cross-border movements
The 24-month intervention which aims to improve the security awareness of citizens along and across border communities is being funded by the US Embassy.
DL News2 September 2021
General
Level of corruption is beyond what will allow Ghana to develop – Prof Adei
“When people are perceived to be corrupt, I think we have come to a point whereby the leadership cannot say that ‘Unless I have evidence’ [the person is innocent].
DL News2 September 2021
Africa
Economist proposes Cryptocurrency as reasonable alternative to single trade currency under AfCFTA
Reports have shown that more cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria, with 1.1 million trades per month, is more than any other African country current trading, indicating somewhat a loss of faith in traditional investment forms.
DL News1 September 2021
US
Abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ six-week ban
Supporters of abortion rights say the Mississippi and Texas laws are a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 opinion legalizing abortion nationwide prior to viability, which can occur at around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
DL News31 August 2021