Courts
Gyakye Quayson trial: State to recall fifth witness
During cross-examination, Latif Oshenu, the fifth prosecution witness, pointed out that a page was missing from an exhibit he had previously submitted as evidence.
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Gyakye Quayson’s criminal case: High Court dismisses motion to strike out 3 charges
In February this year, the MP was charged by the state with five counts of perjury and forgery of passport.
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Courts
AG on why Gyakye Quayson case has not been discontinued
During a press briefing today, Dr. Ayine explained that his decision aligns with Mr. Quayson’s legal strategy, as his lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata, has indicated that they intend to contest the charges in court.
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Courts
James Quayson trial to proceed daily from July 4 –Court rules
This follows the court’s dismissal of their variation motion which sought to challenge the June 16, order of the court
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Supreme Court News
Motion against High Court: Gyakye Quayson seeks review of SC ruling
On November 30, 2022, the Supreme Court panel presided over by Dotse(JSC) dismissed a motion for Certiorari and Prohibition filed by the embattled MP against a ruling of the High Court(Criminal Division).
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Tech
My Thoughts on AI in Law: A Legal Tech Engineer’s Perspective
Consider a young lawyer preparing for a high-stakes mock trial. They are faced with a complex case involving intricate legal principles, a multitude of evidence, and rapidly changing legislation. How do the envisioned features of Artificial...
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Arguing points of law under the omnibus ground of appeal; The decision in Owusu Domena v Amoah
“When preparing an appeal, the rules required, as made manifest in rule 8(2) of CI 19 that the appellant should be specific in what he was seeking by way of relief from the appellate court..”
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Election Petition
Is the Electoral Commission's Chairperson a mandatory witness for the Electoral Commission?
This question has arisen in the light of the Respondents’ decision to close their respective cases after the Petitioner has closed its case. The question has therefore been asked whether the first Respondent ought to have opened its case. I...
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Crime
J.B Danquah-Adu murder case: Second accused freed
Bosoo, second accused, and Daniel Asiedu, also known as Sexy Dondon, first accused, were being prosecuted for alleged conspiracy to commit crime and murder.
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Opuni Case: SC sets October 26 for ruling on AG’s review motion
Mr.Opuni’s lawyers noted that the above statements were only made available to them when they applied for them and withheld by state prosecutors.
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Law to reduce backlog of criminal cases in offing
The country’s criminal justice system is set for a massive overhaul, with a law on plea bargaining in the offing.
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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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Supreme Court News
Strike out portions of Sections 13, 172, and 177 of the Companies Act – Lawyer sues AG at Supreme Court
An order deleting, expunging, or striking out the said subsection sections from the said Act on grounds that they are unconstitutional.
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General
Justices series : Sir Arku Korsah, his work and impact on Ghana’s justice system
The man represented many things – from being a legislator to a judge, serving as Chairman of various Commissions of Inquiry, and then an intellectual who was one of the founding members of the Ghana Academy of Arts & Sciences.
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GJA threatens media blackout over police assaults on journalists, issues 7-day ultimatum
The warning follows a surge in violent attacks on members of the press, including the assault of JoyNews' Salomey Martey and a GHOne TV reporter during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 17, and the brutalisation of JoyNews' Car...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court grants NDC extension to respond to EC in disputed election case
Earlier, the High Court in Accra ordered the EC to compile and officially declare the results for these areas. So far, the Commission has released the outcomes for all but Ablekuma North.
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Courts
Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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Courts
Six NPP PCs go to court, want EC ordered to collate, declare results
Represented by their lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, the candidates include Charles Forson (Tema Central), Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Patrick Yaw Boamah (Okaikwei Central), Martin Kweku Adjei-Mensah Korsah (Techiman South), Nana Aku...
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Crime
2 policemen, 4 foreign nationals arrested for galamsey in Krokosua Hills, Juabuso Forest
The two policemen (names withheld) carrying AK-47 assault rifles and the other suspects are currently in the custody of the Western North Police Command
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New Abirem: Chief Justice inaugurates Circuit Court
Funded with the District Assembly Common Fund, the court facility forms part of the 100 courts project being executed by the government.
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