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The workshop is to foster understanding of the paralegal regime for legal aid delivery in Ghana through a detailed exposition of the LI to kick off the paralegal system implementation.
GNA
General
the low lawyer to citizen ratio in Ghana, which currently stands at 4882 practicing lawyers to 30 million Ghanaians, will be greatly improved with the institution of paralegal services.
DL News
Crime
Addressing 138 graduates of the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS) at a ceremony in Accra, he said Ghana’s ambition to build a more inclusive justice system hinges on a robust pipeline of well-trained ADR experts
DL News
Europe
Rachel Simpson, 39, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to two counts of misconduct in public office and 29 counts of unauthorised access of computer systems.
The Law Society Gazette
General
The POS Foundation, an NGO, and its partners have partnered with the government through the “Justice for all program” from 2007 to 2020, to get 18.60% of prisoners discharged, and some 35.40% granted bail.
DL News
Others
In fact, 38% of lawyers work extended hours, and one in four report insufficient breaks throughout the day. These factors contribute to poor mental health and, in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide.
Lawyer Monthly
General
He noted that paralegals play crucial roles in traditional court settings and corporate environments, international organizations, and regulatory bodies, making capacity building essential.
DL News
General
Speaking at the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) conference in Kumasi on September 9, she explained that the Rules of Court Committee has worked to modify the High Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47) to create specific rules for parliame...
DL News
Europe
‘Lawrence’ scored 74%, as against what the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said was a likely pass mark of 55-60%
Legal Futures
Europe
Though Farzana Yasin’s pregnancy was not the primary reason she was let go by Bolton firm Swift Lawyers, it was a factor in the way her redundancy was handled
Legal Futures
Courts
According to the suit and accompanying affidavit, the lady, who identifies herself as an intersex person and a professional footballer, says she was invited in May 2021 to attend a three-day paralegal training in Ho
DL News
General
The situation, according to the Commission's Board Chairman and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Kwame Asiedu Adibu, has left a substantial number of vulnerable Ghanaians without convenient access to legal aid services.
DL News
General
He said the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, marks an important shift after years of debate over the limited opportunities available to law graduates seeking professional qualification.
DL News
Others
Justice S Mohan of the Singapore High Court directed each lawyer to pay S$5,000 (about US$3,900) after finding that two non-existent authorities were included in written submissions for a civil case.
DL News
Others
The write-up centers on the urgent need to strengthen access to justice in Ghana by reducing prolonged remand detention through coordinated docket review, restorative justice mechanisms, and reintegration support for affected prisoners.
By Prince Caldwell Kojo Tabiri Esq & David Ayesu Debrah Esq for and on behalf of the Justice Access Foundation Ghana
General
According to the association, the current conditions under which mediation sessions are conducted do not reflect the nation’s commitment to using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a legitimate method for settling disputes.
DL News
General
The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, emphasized the evolving importance of ADR as a preferred method for resolving disputes.
DL News
General
The Chief Justice also urged all stakeholders in the justice delivery sector to remain dedicated to ensuring democracy functions effectively in the country.
GNA
General
According to JUSAG, their salary reviews and other allowances should be incorporated into the November 2024 Budget Statement for Parliament to implement in January 2025.
GNA
General
Dubbed the LEADing Justice Initiatives, the new reforms represent her vision for improved capacity of all workers within the justice delivery system and a continuous drive towards efficiency.
DL News
