Africa
Senegal court extends opposition leader’s jail term
Ousmane Sonko - who was found guilty of defaming the country's tourism minister - received a two-month suspended sentence in March
BBC
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Tech
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Legal technology can benefit lawyers and their clients significantly. By staying abreast of legal technology trends, lawyers can improve their efficiency, enhance the client experience, and increase competitiveness
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Africa
Malawi ex-minister jailed over passport scam pardoned
Uladi Mussa was sentenced in 2020 to six years in prison over corruption linked to the illegal issuing of passports.
BBC
Europe
TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data
It estimated TikTok allowed up to 1.4 million UK children aged under 13 to use the platform in 2020
BBC
Africa
Ex-Paralympian Oscar Pistorius who murdered girlfriend denied parole in South Africa
The six-time Paralympic gold medallist has expressed his deep remorse for killing his girlfriend in 2013, but continues to maintain he shot her by mistake, believing she was a robber.
BBC
US
US: Plastic surgeon charged for murdering missing lawyer
The lawyer, Steven Cozzi, had been missing since last Tuesday, when he disappeared at the law firm where he worked.
Sky News
Africa
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be freed after 25-year terrorism sentence commuted
Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, is best known for saving hundreds of Rwandans during the country’s genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed.
CNN
General
GIMPA Law lecturer to head OSP Prosecutions Division
The Division, one of its seven(7), is in charge of prosecuting cases in line with the mandate of the OSP.
DL News
Business
Existing Cybersecurity service providers have 6 months to apply for a licence – CSA
The implementation of the licensing and accreditation of Cybersecurity Service Providers and other players is in line with sections 4(k), 49, 50, 51, 57, and 59 of the CyberSecurity Act, 2020
DL News
US
US: Woman accused of murder attacks her lawyer in court
Taylor Schabusiness lunged at her lawyer after he asked a judge to delay her case. She is alleged to have strangled a man, as well as sexually abusing the victim and dismembering his body.
Sky News
Africa
Kenya ex-interior minister seeks to block detention
His lawyer filed an application at a high court in the capital, Nairobi, seeking to bar the police from arresting or harassing the former minister.
BBC
Europe
UK police officer, exposed as serial rapist, jailed for life
Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, 48, admitted last month he was a serial rapist in what prosecutors described as one of the most shocking cases involving a serving police officer.
AP News
Tech
A US Bankruptcy Court served a subpoena via Twitter. Will this catch on?
US Courts have become creative with their use of social media, in some perhaps unexpected ways - like the service of a subpoena via Twitter
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Others
Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
They were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption, prostitution, and propaganda.
BBC
Courts
Police CID boss cited for contempt of court
According to the affidavit in support of the contempt summons, the CID boss together with one officer at the Property Fraud Unit are allegedly meddling in the about 24 years Adjiriganor and Borteyman land dispute between Top Kings and the o...
DL News
Africa
Arsenal fans arrested in Uganda after celebrating Manchester United victory
Police said they didn't have a permit to hold the procession which is a public order offence.
BBC
Crime
Driver’s mate sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for robbery
The court presided over by Simon Gaga convicted the accused after he had pleaded guilty to the charges.
GNA
Courts
Bulldog fined GH¢48,000 over 'threatful' comments about President Akufo-Addo on Menzgold issue
He was charged with offensive conduct to the breach of the peace, but pleaded not guilty.
DL News
Crime
Police reiterates warning on communication of prophecies
It prohibits the public communication of doomsday prophecies, particularly of deaths and harm and similar ones with the potential to lead to the breakdown of law and order.
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Courts
Canadian girls’ case: Four kidnappers convicted, sentenced to 40 years in prison
On June 4, 2019, a gang accosted two Canadian ladies, who had hired the services of an Uber ride at their hostel at Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, assaulted them and forced them into a vehicle amid shooting.
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