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Court adjourns case against suspended Sekondi-Takoradi MCE
The MCE was arrested for an alleged motor offense, verbal assault, and offensive conduct against a Police Officer in his line of duty.
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Parliament resumes public hearings on anti-gay bill
This would be the third hearing of the committee to listen to presentations from groups who submitted memos either in support of the bill or otherwise.
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Parliament to consider memos on anti-LGBTQI+ Bill this week
he anti-LGBTQ bill has generated debates all over the country and beyond. Initiated by eight members of Parliament, it seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities and advocacy.
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Crime
Syria doctor living in Germany charged with crimes against humanity
The Office said the crimes were committed after the beginning of the opposition uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2011, where protesters were frequently arrested and tortured.
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Parliament to pass anti-LGBTQ law by end of 2021
The Bill is expected to set out a legal regime that will ensure the prohibition of all LGBTQ activities in the country
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Biden administration reinstates sanctions against Israel mining company accused of corruption
The US State Department reinstated sanctions for Israeli mining magnate Dan Gertler on Monday, overturning an agreement made in the last week of the Trump administration.
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National Security, Police shut down LGBTQ office on Akufo-Addo's orders
Amidst the raging controversy regarding the opening of an office by members of the Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Queer and Intersexed community (LGBTQI), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered for the swift closure of same...
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It’s wrong not to grant Chief Justice, Speaker motorcade and siren – Haruna Iddrisu
Following widespread public backlash, the Legislative Instrument (LI) was withdrawn. Subsequently, it reintroduced, this time excluding provisions that would have allowed MPs, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Chief Justice to utilise sire...
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Be innovators of Family and Succession Law- Betty Mould charges GSL students
Speaking on the theme “When the Law is Silent: Judicial Innovation and Legal Practice in Ghana’s Family and Succession Law,” she argued that some of the most difficult legal questions in Ghana today arise not where the law is clear...
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Crime
One Kasoa teenage ‘ritual money’ murder suspect is 15-years – Court told
It has been established that one of the teenagers accused of killing a 10-year–old boy at Kasoa, is 15-years-old.
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US
White House accuses Harvard of Jewish students civil rights violation
In a strongly worded letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, the administration alleged the university showed "deliberate indifference" to a growing number of antisemitic incidents reported by students.
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Courts
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself without permission
The global music and film star had shared images from her appearance at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair pre-Golden Globes event in Los Angeles this January.
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Courts
Man who threatened to shoot and injure public officials remanded
Ibrahim Mohammed, who was charged with threat of harm, offensive conduct to breach of peace, and publication of false news, pleaded not guilty before Evelyn Asamoah’s court.
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Homosexuality elsewhere: Our courts can’t be 'cajoled' to adopt similar stance-Kulendi JSC
The seven-member panel, held in the case filed by Dr Prince Obiri-Korang held that specifically that Section 104(1)(b) of Act 29 is not discriminatory against homosexuals nor infringes on their rights to privacy.
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Europe
UK: Porn sites will be legally required to verify users’ age
The measures, to ensure users are 18 or over, could see people asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service.
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Courts
Company directors before court for alleged tax evasion
Mansell Limited, which deals in the importation and wholesale of rice, sugar and other products, and the directors are facing trial at the Tax Division of the Accra High Court on two counts of failing to pay tax, contrary to Section 80 of t...
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Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
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Europe
Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre
Iraj Mesdaghi, who is a witness in the trial, tweeted that the indictment was a “great victory”.
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Courts
NPA, Judiciary mull dedicated Petroleum Court to fast-track fuel offence prosecution
The proposal was tabled during a meeting between NPA Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo and Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, at the Office of the Chief Justice.
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Public Complaint Directorates revamped in all courts- Chief Justice
She noted that her office accepts and acts on not less than 10 petitions daily and thus called on the public to report bribe-taking court officers
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