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Meet Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu: New GIMPA Law Dean
His appointment at the youngest age of 37, makes him the fifth academic to be appointed to the office of Dean by the Governing Council of GIMPA.
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Results for "2022 IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award"
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Courts
Savannah Region: Teacher sentenced seven years to jail for sodomising 18 students
The accused, Natogmah Yamousa Otabil was arrested on September 27, 2021, following complaints by some family members of the victims.
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Six students of KNUST accused of rape remanded
The six are alleged to have raped a first-year student of the school.
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Major Mahama murder trial: Assemblyman opens defence, says military officer pointed gun at him
Mr. Baah is accused by prosecutors of inciting community members to lynch the military officer who was on a morning walk from Diaso to the community on May 29, 2017.
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Courts
Sim card re-registration suit dismissed by court
In its latest decision, the court has held that the SIM card re-registration is not unlawful.
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Supreme Court News
Pendency of a matter before court does not preclude GLC DC from hearing: SC throws out Kwasi Afrifa
"The respondents are not acting in contempt of court. The application, therefore, is dismissed. There shall be no order as to cost.”
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Business
Competitiveness under AFCFTA: Ghana needs a business impact analysis of all Bills passed – Lawyer
"In fact, there are Legislations in this country that actually prevents entities from growing. A recent one was passed which actually bans limited liability partnerships."
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Crime
Sad: Lawyer Richard Badombia shot dead by armed men on Bole-Bamboi Highway
The deceased together with 3 others, Michael Badombia, Gloria Badombia, Hilarious Badombia, and a “Bull-Dog” were traveling from Accra to Jirapa in a Hyundai Accent saloon car with registration number GN 9890-17 which the deceased was the d...
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General
Lawyer suggests decoupling public prosecutions from duties of AG
He particularly argued that prosecutions were technical duties that should not be left to political actors and equally noted that some countries have Independent Director of prosecution, positions that are separate from the duties performed...
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Africa
Section 84(12): Court fixes date for report on Supreme Court decision
Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter after counsel for the plaintiff (Peoples Democratic Party), Joseph Daudu, SAN, told the court that the hearing of his case would depend on the apex court’s decision on the suit before it.
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You cannot conduct a valid marriage ceremony after 6pm – Legal practitioner
You cannot conduct a valid marriage ceremony after 6pm – Legal practitioner
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KNUST Faculty of Law to host Nana Dr. S.K.B. Asante
KNUST Faculty of Law to host Nana S.K.B. Asante
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Supreme Court News
‘Doubled salaried MPs’ case: Serve 9 via substituted service - Supreme Court
The apex court presided over by a single judge, Justice Clemence Honyenuga in granting the writ, made specific orders for the processes to be posted within 14 days at the notice boards of Parliament House, Supreme Court, and the High Court...
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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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Law on unexplained wealth: Lawyer calls for implementation
Recounting the successes of the law, Martin Kpebu mentioned that after the Nkrumah era, public officials were made accountable and restricted from engaging in corrupt dealings.
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Africa
Nigeria: Court sends 'super cop', Abba Kyari, co-defendants to prison after bail denial
Abba Kyari, popularly known as Nigeria's ‘super cop’, a reputation he earned for investigating big criminal cases, was arrested in January, alongside four others for their alleged involvement in a cocaine-trafficking cartel.
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Obtaining review of SC’s ruling on voting rights of Deputy Speaker will be difficult – Lawyer
He is casting doubt over the possibility of the Supreme Court changing its unanimous decision in the case, Justice Abdulai v Attorney-General.
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Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers vote: Parliament should have put in amicus brief – Martin Kpebu
“Parliament being a huge constituency in this matter; a huge stakeholder, I think we should have heard from Parliament. The central theme of this suit was going to affect Parliament,” he explained.
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Assin North MP case: SC grants motion for substituted service
While granting the motion, the Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse and comprised Nene Amegatcher, Gertrude Torkonor, Yoni Kulendi, Agnes Dordzi, Mariama Owusu, and Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu ordered directed the proces...
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