Tag: Court
Online Platforms Not Liable for Copyright Infringement If Had No Prior Knowledge – EU...
Digital platforms, such as YouTube, can be exempt from liability for copyright infringement by their users under certain conditions, according to the decision of...
Court fines ‘Agradaa’ for operating television channel without licence, displaying charlatanic materials
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Patience Asiedua, aka, Nana Agradaa, to a fine of GHC 36,000 for operating television channel...
Twenty-one alleged LGBTQ members case adjourned to July 14
A Ho Circuit Court, hearing the case involving the alleged 21 LGBTQ members, has adjourned the case to July 14, 2021.
Police Inspector Agnes...
Let’s record police caution statements – Legal Practitioner
Mr George Bernard Shaw, a Private Legal Practitioner, has called on stakeholders in the criminal justice system to consider...
Two US Citizens Admit Aiding Ex-Nissan Head Ghosn Flee Japan
US citizens Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, who were charged with helping former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while awaiting trial, pleaded...
Arabic Teacher in court over defilement
A 32-year-old Arabic Teacher has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl at Abossey Okai.
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Spousal Murder: Court sets June 15 to rule on injunction restraining burial
An Accra High Court has set June 15 to deliver ruling on an interlocutory injunction filed on behalf of Prince Charles Dedjoe, a business...
Opuni Trial: Court again dismisses motion against trial judge
An Accra High Court hearing the trial of Dr Stephen Opuni, the former CEO of COCOBOD, and two others, has...
Egyptian court jails female TikTok influencer over “indecent” videos
An Egyptian economic court sentenced on Tuesday a young woman to three years in prison over posting "indecent" videos on TikTok, a popular social...
First witness in treason trial appears in court
Colonel Isaac Amponsah, in charge of the Military Academy Training School, one of the first witnesses in the alleged treason trial involving Dr Frederick...
1.6 billion tax evasion: Court adjourns case involving K.Ofori CEO, 3 others to July...
An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to July 8, the GHS 1.6 billion tax evasion case against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K....
Documents Denied to Netanyahu’s Defense in Public Corruption Trial
The prosecution counsel in the corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been criticized by the Jerusalem District Court for not passing...
Court cautions farmer over stealing
A District Magistrate’s Court at Enchi in the Western North Region has cautioned and discharged a 52-year-old farmer, Sambia Kaakyire,...
Justice system must be opened to reflection – African Court
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has adjudged that the justice system must be opened to reflection and self-examination in order to...
India’s top court directs federal government to show data on procurement of COVID-19 vaccines,...
India's top court has asked the federal government to produce complete data on its purchase history of three types of COVID-19 vaccines.
"The data should...
Court refers murder suspect for psychiatric assessment
A Tema District Magistrate’s Court has ordered a psychiatric medical assessment for Daniella Nyarkoh, a 21-year-old accused of murdering her 70-year-old father, Alex Nyarkoh.
The...
Afghan court convicts British national for selling alcohol in Kabul
A British national has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for selling alcoholic drinks in Afghanistan, an official said on...
Teacher in court over sex with minor
A 41-year-old teacher has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old student at Manhean in Accra.
Mac-Elvis Hoeyi, charged...
European Super League Claims UEFA and FIFA Violate EU Competition Rules
The European Court of Justice said on Monday that the EU Super League filed claims that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and...
Nigerian police nab 297 criminal suspects in northern state
Nigerian police said on Tuesday they had arrested 297 people suspected to be involved in kidnapping, fraud, robbery and weapon smuggling in the northern...
Court throws out motion to move jury to crime scene of murdered MP
An Accra High Court has thrown out a motion praying it to move a seven-member jury to the crime scene of murdered J.B Dankwah...
COVID-19: Four held over Pneumatica Night church service
Police say more persons would be arraigned for their involvement in the breach of COVID-19 protocols during the “Pneumatica Night" church service held by...
Man grabbed over sex with eight-year stepdaughter
A 43-year-old unemployed man has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly having sex with his eight-year-old stepdaughter at Ofankor in Accra.
Kwaw...
Business Executive’s spousal murder trial adjourned to June 4
The Madina District Court, has adjourned to June 4, the case of Prince Charles Dedjoe, a Business Executive accused of spousal murder at East...
African Court marks 15th anniversary milestone
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights marks the 15th anniversary milestone of the operationalization since it was set up by the African...
Court remands suspected drug dealer
The Enchi District Magistrate court has remanded a 22 year-old farmer, Tettey Kwasi, into Police custody for being in possession of suspected narcotics...
Two salesmen jailed for stealing
Two salesmen, who were put before the Weija Circuit Court on four counts of stealing, have been convicted on all four...
Two friends before court for stealing
Two friends have been remanded into police custody by the District Magistrate court at Enchi in the Western North Region for allegedly stealing a...
South Africa’s suspended ruling party Secretary General Magashule challenges decision in court
Suspended African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Ace Magashule served the party with court papers Friday, challenging the legality and constitutionality of his...
Court adjourns Assin North MP’s case over hearing of applications
A Cape Coast High Court has adjourned the dual citizenship case of James Gyakye Quayson, the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP) for the...