Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing January 30 - 31, 2024
The particular cases up for consideration include civil motions and appeals scheduled for first and second sessions at the court
DL News
Results for "Public's Rights Against Animals bill"
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US
Massachusetts court rules lawyer’s nap during murder trial created ‘uncurable error’, violating defendant's constitutional right
Lawyer fell asleep during jury selection and testimony. Defendant granted new trial by Massachusetts’ top court
Bloomberg Law
General
Judicial service honours 15 retired judges
In a brief remark, the Hon. Lady Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo eulogized the 15 Justices for their contribution to justice delivery and the Judicial Service.
Judicial Service
General
Controversies surrounding the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Lease: Some Comments
In October 2023, Atlantic Lithium received a 15-year mining lease from Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project. This authorization enables the company to develop a lithium mine and processing facility...
Kofi Ansah & Fui Tsikata
Africa
Ugandan court fines US couple for child cruelty
The compensation resulted from a plea deal, which led to the court dropping charges of aggravated trafficking and torture
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing October 31- November 1, 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, criminal appeals, and a chieftaincy appeal
DL News
Africa
Kenya's judiciary proposes abolishing death penalty, reduced sentences
Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome is seeking changes to certain laws drafted in 1930, before Kenya gained independence, that seek harsher penalties for capital offenders.
VOA Africa
Africa
Tanzania signs contested port deal with UAE firm
Under the agreement, Dubai Port (DP) World will run four berths or quays at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest port.
BBC
Courts
“I think she is an exquisite specimen of creation”: The ex-wife who shook the divorce proceedings
"I sat and watched Susan the ex-wife come in and go out of court. I think she is an exquisite specimen not only of womanhood but of creation itself. Twenty (20) years of her youthful and fruitful life is now wasted," the trial court observe...
DL News
General
When and when not to opt for arbitration
Some contracts favour arbitration as the favourable method of resolving a dispute, while others favour the option of litigation in the court as the simplest and quickest way to resolve the problem
Lawyer Monthly
General
G/A GBA condemns arrest, detention of lawyer at recent #occupyjulorbihousedemo
A statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Aurelius Awuku has revealed that subsequent to receiving the news of the arrest and manhandling, the Association verified and thus received a confirmation
DL News
Courts
Promote us in line with special amnesty- 40 Police Chief Inspectors sue IGP
The plaintiffs aver that despite being in the service for at most 30 years now, their colleagues who are juniors have rather been granted the special amnesty and have thus been promoted.
DL News
General
Why lawyer wants only husbands’ property but not wives’ shared during divorce
According to him, this is one of the surest ways to save most marriages ‘which are tearing apart just because of issues of who is entitled to what.'
DL News
Crime
L.I. to check online child sexual abuse in the offing
By this law, the country will integrate Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) into the National Child Protection systems and the wider cybersecurity agenda
DL News
Crime
Pastor arrested for alleged illegal mining at Twifo-Praso
He was arrested following a formal petition from the Minerals Commission alleging illegal mining activities in the area.
GNA
Africa
Liberia: Court orders release of former Chief Justice from police detention
Her release from police custody comes amid reports that she and three other members of her household have been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and making false statements to law enforcement officers.
Front Page Africa
Europe
British woman jailed for taking abortion pills after legal limit during lockdown
The 44-year-old mother of three obtained pills from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) during lockdown, under laws introduced in the COVID pandemic.
Sky News
Supreme Court News
Full Judgment: Why Supreme Court declared Gyakye Quayson’s election unconstitutional
In a 35-page judgment in the opinion of Amegatcher(JSC), the apex court resolved the issues in the case under the broad headings of jurisdiction, qualification, allegiance, preliminary objections, and·consequential directions
DL News
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.
BBC
General
“Everyday law for Everyday People”, new book by Daniel Korang Esq aims at basic explanation of the law
The sole intention is to explain basic laws that affect people in their daily lives – the kind of thing non-lawyers can easily understand.
Gifty Danso