Africa
Zimbabwe passes bill to punish 'unpatriotic acts'
The so-called patriot clause of the Criminal Act targets those who harm the "national interest of Zimbabwe”
BBC
Results for "causing harm"
834 results.
Tech
California State Bar to craft guidance on AI in the legal profession
One recent survey found legal professionals have confidence in AI's reliability, the American Bar Association has urged lawyers and courts to address the technology's potential pitfalls.
LAW.COM
Europe
Mason Greenwood: Manchester United forward has all charges against him dropped
The 21-year-old forward faced one count of attempted rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Sky News
Africa
Amnesty urges Algeria to free detained journalist
The prominent journalist is accused of illegally receiving money from people and organisations “in exchange for carrying out activities that could harm state security".
BBC
Supreme Court News
Senanu’s prayer for reduction of a 25-year jail sentence at the Supreme Court
In the company of Prison Wardens and with no legal representation, the convict was told by the presiding Justice to approach the Bench and tell the court what he wanted.
Richard Osei Boateng
Europe
Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes
The company paid $26m (£23m) through agents and employees to officials of crude oil firms in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast between 2011 and 2016.
BBC
Africa
Lagos lawyer arraigned for trafficking 11-year-old girl
Igwe Ifeoma is facing six counts of conspiracy to traffic a child, child trafficking, inhuman treatment, unlawful assault, and inflicting bodily injuries.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Tech
Deadbots can speak for you after your death. Is that ethical?
This article on Deadbots was originally published by The Conversation
The Conversation | Sara Suárez-Gonzalo
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court's reasoning in dismissing injunction application against E-levy implementation
Supreme Court's reasoning in dismissing injunction application against E-levy implementation
DL News
Supreme Court News
Affidavit in support : Haruna Iddrisu, Ayariga, Ablakwa’s injunction suit against E-Levy implementation
Per the motion on notice, the plaintiffs through their counsel, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq are praying the apex court to restrain the GRA or its officers and agents from commencing with the implementation of the Levy as scheduled for May 1, 2...
DL News
Supreme Court News
Restrain GRA from implementing E-levy – Minority MPs file injunction at SC
The Minority MPs want the Supreme Court to put on hold the process, until the final determination of their suit challenging the constitutionality of the passage of the E-levy by Parliament.
DL News
US
Travis Scott & Live Nation Sued Over ‘Predictable’ Astroworld Tragedy
This kind of thing is not supposed to happen. There were things that were supposed to be done that were not done.”
DL News
General
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill has elements that violate rights of individuals – UG Law School lecturer
Clause 22 prohibits extrajudicial treatment. Clauses in the bill actually give the people involved in LGBTQ+ activities the right to medical attention, etc.”
DL News
US
Online romance fraud scheme: Ghanaian sentenced by U.S District Court to 40 months in prison
Dorpe purported to be a jeweler who was traveling abroad to buy gold and other jewelry before returning home to Virginia Beach.
DL News
General
“Apologize or let’s meet in Court,” – Lawyers for Societe Generale Board Chair tells PPP PRO
The lawyers for Margaret Sekyere contend that the allegation made by the PPP in the aftermath of the MPC meeting held by the Bank of Ghana has put her to “great harm, ridicule and [caused her] to suffer immense personal distress.”
DL News
Courts
Court grants 5 police ‘robbers’ GH₵ 80,000 bail
They have been charged with conspiracy, robbery, and conspiracy to commit a crime by giving bribe to influence a public officer
DL News
General
Domestic violence cases reduce in 2020
Statistics from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) suggest that January to April, 2019 recorded the highest number of cases of domestic violence as compared to the same period in 2020.
DL News
Europe
Pastor Chris: UK sanction Chris Oyakhilome TV for ‘inaccurate and potentially harmful’ Coronavirus claim
UK broadcasting regulatory authority, don sama fine of £125,000 on Loveworld Television Network, one station owned by di church wey Chris Oyakhilome dey oversee.
DL News
General
Thaddeus Sory responds to Nana Ato Dadzie on concerns raised on judicial service letter to media houses
I have read a write up credited to my learned senior Nana At Dadzie on social media. This write up discusses the statement issued by Sory @ Law on behalf of the Judicial Service. I appreciate it. I also enjoyed reading it.
DL News
Opinion
Beyond ‘Penile Penetration’: Assessing Ghana’s Antiquated Definition of ‘Rape’ Through the Lens of the Rome Statute of the ICC; An Urgent Call For A Comprehensive Sexual Offences Act to Modernize Sexual Offences in Ghana.
This article critiques Ghana’s narrow, outdated legal definition of rape, restricted to penile vaginal penetration, and advocates for reform aligned with the Rome Statute’s broader, consent-focused standard. Drawing on comparative law and i...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam