Judges at the Hessian Administrative Court of Appeal were found to have used Artificial Intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, for official decisions. The use of AI was exposed when the judges inadvertently included the software's tracking links directly within the text of their rulings.
Two new associate justices have been appointed to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan in the Philippines, with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo swearing in Randolph Pascasio.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has ruled that the indictment against former SRI deputy Florian Coldea, former SRI general Dumitru Dumbravă (who has since died), and lawyer Doru Trăilă was legally prepared, giving the green light for the trial to begin. The decision can still be contested.
PHG Media Invest, the company holding the license for the Realitatea Plus TV channel, has filed a lawsuit against the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) and several of its former and current members at the Bucharest Court of Appeal, seeking 1 million euros in damages.
The Bulgarian prosecution has been ordered by the Sofia Court of Appeals to pay over 150,000 BGN in damages after returning a seized new Audi A8 in a nearly destroyed condition five years after its confiscation.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has suspended five additional government decisions following challenges filed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). This action blocks several government measures, further impacting policy implementation.
The Court of Appeal heard arguments that celebrity preacher Da’i Syed’s rape conviction is unsafe, with the defence insisting the victim’s actions pointed to consent.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of MASLOC, arguing that the court overlooked significant evidence.
Civil society organizations and lawyers in Nigeria are demanding a crackdown on erring judges, following concerns raised by a recent Court of Appeal judgment that set aside a Federal High Court ruling.
Ghana's Attorney General has filed an urgent application to halt the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision to acquit has sparked a political debate, with the AG defending the appeal as a matter of accountability and others questioning the court's ruling.
Ghana's Court of Appeal will seek approval from the Chief Justice to sit during the legal vacation period to rule on the Attorney-General’s urgent application for a stay of execution in the case involving former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has sided with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) by suspending six government decisions, prompting strong reactions from the National Liberal Party (PNL). The court's ruling follows a challenge by the PSD against multiple government actions.
The judgment of the Court of Appeal acquitting and discharging Former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe is out. It's 94 pages. I advise you to read it and form an opinion.
Two Polish automotive journalists, Adam Kornacki and Patryk Mikiciuk, have been definitively acquitted of rape charges, as the Katowice Court of Appeal upheld their initial acquittal.
The Supreme Court has stopped a 2013 Court of Appeals order for Bontoc, Mountain Province, to extract buried garbage near a prominent river. The ruling states that the waste should not be removed without first determining its impact.
The Malaysian Court of Appeal has granted a stay of committal proceedings against six individuals involved in a Negeri Sembilan constitutional dispute.
Nigeria's Appeal Court nullified a previous order to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other opposition political parties, a decision hailed by many as a victory for democracy. The court's ruling clears the ADC and others to participate in the 2027 elections.
Malta's Planning Authority is expected to sanction two illegal swimming pools in an Outside Development Zone (ODZ) that are part of a controversial Sannat apartment development, defying a Court of Appeal judgment that revoked the original permit.
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar stated that the country's 2027 general election must be decided by voters at the ballot box, not through legal challenges in the courtroom, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland, dismissing an appeal against his selection.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has decided to suspend the activity of the Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration (ROMATSA) for one month, citing a continuous situation of discrimination in hiring practices that has been noted by numerous courts and institutions in recent years.
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed confidence that the…
The Court of Appeal has suspended the disqualification of Mimmo Lucano, allowing the Avs MEP to resume his role as mayor of Riace pending a decision from the Court of Cassation.
The Lithuanian Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of Edgaras Padimanskas, a Šilutė district council member, upholding the criminal measure imposed on him despite his release from criminal liability in the 'receipts case' involving abuse of office and fraud.
James Dalamangas appeared visibly transformed alongside his lawyers after the Patras Court of Appeals decided not to extradite him to Australia, with photos published by flamis.gr showing a significant change in his appearance.
A Greek Court of Appeals has blocked the extradition of a fugitive wanted for a 1999 murder in Sydney, accepting the defense's argument that the alleged offense had passed Greece's statute of limitations.
The Central Court of Appeal in Moldova decided to suspend the activities of three political parties and dissolve one, including the 'Șansă' party and suspending 'Moldova Mare' for 12 months.
The Malaysian Court of Appeal has ruled that children born out of wedlock to Malaysian fathers cannot automatically inherit their father's citizenship, upholding a decision that denied citizenship to two Malaysia-born individuals.
The Greek Supreme Court will review the case of a doctor convicted for performing a double mastectomy on a patient without genetic predisposition, after an appeal was filed against the Thessaloniki Mixed Jury Court of Appeal's decision.
The National Liberal Party (PNL) has lost its appeal at the Bucharest Court of Appeal regarding the suspension of its Congress decision, with the party accusing the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of promoting interests to influence its decisions. PNL stated that the court's decision does not change the party's political direction despite the legal setback.
The appeal trial for Cédric Jubillar, originally scheduled for September, has been postponed to the first half of 2027 by the Toulouse Court of Appeal.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that New Jersey's bans on commonly owned rifles and magazines are unconstitutional, challenging the state's gun control legislation.
Iceland's Ministry of Justice plans to amend laws concerning courts to allow the Court of Appeals (Landsréttur) to continue to be located outside of Reykjavík. This decision aims to maintain its current operational structure.
The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of properties, including mansions, land, and $2 million, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. This ruling reverses an earlier Court of Appeal decision, confirming the assets' transfer to the Nigerian government.
Albania's Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime has upheld a 28-year prison sentence for Ilir Selmani, found guilty of the murder of former police officer Santiago Malko.
The Court of Appeal in Warsaw has once again rejected an appeal to grant Michał Kuczmierowski, the former head of Poland's Government Agency for Strategic Reserves, a 'letter of safe conduct' in connection with the RARS scandal.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal upheld the government's ban on the controversial film 'Mentega Terbang', ruling that film censorship powers are constitutional.
A man's murder conviction has been overturned by the Court of Appeal following the death of Davices Anderson, who was found injured in Nottingham in April 2023.
The Court of Appeal upheld the 16-year prison sentence for Marjo Përlleshaj, who was convicted of killing Martin Canit by stabbing him in the heart. Canit's father expressed disappointment, having sought a harsher penalty.
The trial of Dimitris Lignadis, accused of sexual abuse, is continuing in the Athens Court of Appeals, with testimonies from the complainants' side. A friend of one alleged victim is testifying today.
The Lisbon Court of Appeal has confirmed the maximum sentence of 25 years in prison for Fernando Silva, the perpetrator of a triple homicide at the 'Ganda Pente' barbershop in Lisbon.
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision, confirming that a former deputy director and a businessman lost their appeals in the WCT insider trading case, with a RM5.83 million penalty standing.
The Appeal Court has affirmed an order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing congresses organized by the Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Despite the ruling, the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku, insist that their primaries and candidates remain valid, with Atiku planning to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The director of the Burgas Water and Sewerage company, Tsvetan Mirchev, was released from custody on a 2,000 euro bail by the Burgas Court of Appeals. He had been detained a week prior with over ten other individuals.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has definitively rejected DIICOT's proposal for preventive measures, revoking judicial control for all six defendants in the illegal Bihor asylums case.
Albania's Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime has upheld the 'arrest in prison' measure for Eralbi Breçani, who is accused of trafficking 446 kilograms of cocaine as part of an organized group.
Vincent Bolloré has avoided a multi-billion Vivendi buyout obligation after the Paris Court of Appeal ruled that he does not exercise control over Vivendi. This decision temporarily removes the requirement for a significant acquisition.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to issue a final verdict today on whether Viorel Pașca, his family members, and the administrator of illegal care homes in Bihor will remain under judicial control or be placed in pre-trial detention.
The Court of Appeal granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak permission to be present at the hearing on the Malaysian Bar’s challenge to his SRC International pardon on July 31.
The Court of Appeal has increased the sentence of Robert Rhodes, a man convicted of killing his wife and manipulating a child, by four years, deeming the original sentence unduly lenient.
Nigeria's Court of Appeal has affirmed Nenadi Usman's leadership of the Labour Party, ruling her faction can authorize litigation, while the Abure faction plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Two prosecutors from the Constanța Court of Appeal, Gigi Valentin Ştefan and Teodor Niţă, who are under investigation for influence peddling and incitement to abuse of office, will remain in pre-trial detention for another 30 days, a decision by the High Court of Cassation and Justice that can be appealed.
The Paris Administrative Court of Appeal overturned previous decisions favorable to France's richest man. The businessman announces an appeal to the Council of State.
Two financial influencers in Portugal were ordered to pay €667,000 by the CMVM for providing services only permitted to registered entities, with one decision already validated by the Lisbon Court of Appeal.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has overturned an Appeal Court's order that confiscated an oil vessel belonging to General Hydrocarbon, ruling that the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction over the admiralty dispute.
The Icelandic Court of Appeals has upheld the continued custody of Quang Lé, a defendant in the largest human trafficking case investigated by Icelandic police, who is suspected of human trafficking, document forgery, and money laundering involving 29 victims.
The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has unanimously dismissed an appeal, upholding an earlier ruling that Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen defamed the Sarawak government.
Two teenage rapists have been given a four-year detention sentence after the attorney-general referred their case to the Court of Appeal, following significant public outcry.
Businessman Cristian Burci has been cleared of corruption charges in the Romvag case after four years, due to the statute of limitations. The Bucharest Court of Appeal, which made the decision, publicly reacted by pointing towards prosecutors.
The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that some of the allegations against Alexis Kohler, related to illegal conflicts of interest concerning his ties with shipowner MSC, are prescribed.
A Finnish Court of Appeal has stiffened sentences and extended hunting bans for individuals involved in the country's largest poaching ring, with crimes occurring mainly in Lapinlahti between 2019 and 2023.
Albania's High Court has sent the Kudret Saliaj murder case back to the Court of Appeal for a retrial. Mexhit Picari was previously sentenced to life imprisonment, while Dhurata Saliaj received a 4.5-year sentence.
PSE veterans have escalated their challenge against SEC term limits to the Court of Appeals, with SEC Chair Francis Lim stating the regulator will not back down.
A 26-year-old man of Asian origin has lost his appeal against detention in an opiates case, with the court of appeal upholding his custody pending trial.
Long-time PSE broker directors Eddie Gobing and Vivian Yuchengco have filed a petition with the Court of Appeals to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from implementing a circular imposing term limits.
The Court of Appeal in Moldova upheld the conviction of former communist MP Sergiu Stati for illicit enrichment, ordering him to pay over 2.4 million lei to the state.
The Chisinau Court of Appeal has approved a request from the Ministry of Justice to limit the activities of the 'Heart of Moldova' (Inima Moldovei) party, led by Irina Vlah, for a period of 12 months, with the restriction starting in late September 2025.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has challenged the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC).
An opinion piece critiques the Ghanaian government's 'storytelling' and 'engineering of the narrative' following a controversial Court of Appeal decision in the Sedina Tamakloe case.
The Brașov Court of Appeal has definitively acquitted Flavia Boghiu, former USR deputy mayor of Brașov, in the 'Catacombs' case where she was accused of abuse of office by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA).
The Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Ominta Romato Maute, matriarch of the Maute terrorist group, along with three others, for the kidnapping and beheading of sawmill workers in 2016.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has asked the Court of Appeal to admit fresh evidence in her solar corruption appeal, claiming a witness was pressured to implicate her.
Nigeria is witnessing a historic rise of powerful women in its legal sector, with key positions like Chief Justice, Court of Appeal President, and Nigerian Law School DG now held by women.
The Romanian Executive announced it will appeal the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend six government resolutions, arguing that the significant effects impact areas like disability protection and organ transplantation.
Prosecutor Cristin Gemu, who is accused of extorting a $400,000 bribe, will remain under judicial control after the Court of Appeal rejected the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office's complaint and upheld the first instance court's decision.
A 34-year-old man was apprehended by the GNR in Chaves, Portugal, during a road inspection, acting on a European arrest warrant issued by France. The Guimarães Court of Appeal ordered his handover to French authorities.
Zoran Gerasimovski has been appointed as the new acting president of the Skopje Court of Appeals, following a decision by the Council. An announcement for the election of a permanent president for the court has also been made.
The Irish Court of Appeal has adopted a 'merciful approach' towards a man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl a year after defiling her, a decision that has drawn public attention.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision to stay the execution of a compensation order for the families of missing pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.
Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd and several land entities have lost their appeals in the Court of Appeal regarding retroactive quit rent charges imposed in Pahang, Malaysia.
Moldova's judicial evaluation commission has proposed not to promote Vitalie Budeci, a judge from Chișinău temporarily transferred to the Central Court of Appeal and a candidate for a judge position there, after finding issues with his re-evaluation.
The Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing charges of rape, indecent assault, and sexual harassment, rejecting his appeal against a district court ruling.
Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) have notified the Bucharest Court of Appeal and the General Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged 'legislative abuses' by the Bolojan Government, claiming it illegally adopted long-term policies despite being dismissed by Parliament.
Remigijus Žemaitaitis, convicted for inciting hatred and denying the Holocaust, received a stricter sentence from the Court of Appeal, which emphasized the higher standards applied to politicians.
The Lithuanian Court of Appeal has terminated a case challenging the right to acquire a controlling stake in the strategic company 'Achemos grupė,' though the decision can still be appealed.
The Special Court of Appeals for Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has upheld the "arrest in prison" security measure for Ilir Beqaj, rejecting his appeal. The decision was made by Judge Miliana Muça.
Gymnastics coach Camelia Voinea announced that the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected the Romanian Gymnastics Federation's appeal against a lower court's decision. This ruling upholds the lifting of her suspension, deeming it illegal.
The municipality of Vestmannaeyjar plans to appeal a damages case to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeal). This decision indicates their intent to challenge a previous ruling regarding compensation.
The Gdańsk Court of Appeal legally upheld the city authorities' decision to disband an anti-abortion picket held in front of St. Wojciech Hospital in Zaspa, which involved Kaja Godek.
A man wrongly convicted of the Sallins train robbery is demanding a full public inquiry after the Court of Appeal found that he and his co-accused suffered a miscarriage of justice.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has suspended the procedure for the salary law at the request of health trade unionists, effectively blocking the project from moving forward. The Ministry of Labor plans to challenge the decision, stating it was made without their citation.
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel has vacated the convictions of Pete Musico and Paul Bellar, two men found guilty in 2022 in connection with the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer, ruling that kidnapping is not a 'violent felony'.
The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has called for equal enforcement of the country’s anti-illegal mining laws and urged the Court of Appeal to review aspects of the trial that led to the conviction of the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman.
A Finnish man was sentenced to over three years in prison for smuggling thousands of doses of drugs from the Netherlands, despite claiming they were for personal use with a wholesale discount. Both the District Court of Lapland and the Rovaniemi Court of Appeal rejected his defense.
The Seimas did not approve the second term of Nerijus Meilutis, then President of the Lithuanian Court of Appeal, and the candidacy of Marius Bartninkas, head of the Kaunas Regional Court, for the Supreme Court of Lithuania...
Pat King, a prominent figure in the 2022 convoy protests, will face resentencing after the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with prosecutors who argued his initial punishment was too lenient.
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has nominated two Court of Appeal judges and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association for appointment to the Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeal has rejected a request to backdate Jozef Puska's life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy by an additional 22 months. This decision means his sentence will not be further reduced.
Businessman Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom reacted to the Supreme Court's decision to suspend a Court of Appeal ruling that had previously cleared the way for GN Savings and Loans to resume operations.
Defendants in the Fier incinerator affair in Albania are opposing the Special Prosecution's request to reopen the judicial investigation in the Special Court of Appeal.
The public prosecutor's office has decided not to appeal the court of appeal's decision in the case concerning parliamentary assistants for France's National Front (FN) party.
A travel agent has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Białystok Court of Appeal for defrauding clients, including selling fraudulent foreign trips. The verdict is final and legally binding.
Two former municipal officials from Rotterdam have received reduced prison sentences of six and three months, respectively, in an appeal hearing at the Court of Appeal in The Hague, following their conviction in a major corruption case.
Edita Naskovska was elected as a judge to the Higher Administrative Court, previously serving in the Administrative Court. The council also decided to elect six judges to the Stip Court of Appeals, three for civil and three for criminal cases.
The Novi Sad Court of Appeals has confirmed the indictment against six individuals charged in connection with the Novi Sad Railway Station tragedy, which resulted in 16 fatalities.
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has signed orders to implement a final decision by the Administrative Court of Appeals, leading to the reinstatement of Alban Dokushi as the Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to decide whether Viorel Pașca, his wife, three sons, and the coordinator of illegal asylums in Bihor will remain under judicial control or face preventive arrest.
Albania's High Judicial Council (KLGJ) decided to reject the requests from members of the Independent Qualification Commission (KPK) to be appointed as judges to the Court of Appeal after their mandate.
The Helsinki Court of Appeal denied a driving school's request for over 8,000 euros in refunds from a subcontractor, after it was revealed that the driving instructor had been teaching without a valid driver's license.
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Nigeria, has ordered all parties in the appeal concerning the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan (UI) International School Ibadan (ISI) to maintain the status quo.
The Lithuanian Court of Appeal announced a postponement of more than two months for the verdict in a criminal case where Druskininkai Mayor Ričardas Malinauskas and others were found guilty of various corruption offenses.
Marine Le Pen is awaiting a decision from the Paris Court of Appeal regarding her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election, with the verdict expected Tuesday afternoon and potentially determining her political future.
Larry Alans-Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, has filed an appeal against his conviction and seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court, seeking to overturn both at the Court of Appeal.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has annulled Mayor Bolojan's decision to establish the Committee for Justice Laws, though the ruling is not yet final. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal dispute.
Kenya's Supreme Court has issued a ruling that temporarily halts the State's Sh11 billion Cytonn asset recovery plan, stopping the Official Receiver from enforcing Court of Appeal orders.
Two boys were sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their non-custodial sentences were 'unduly lenient', with the victim's parents stating the new sentences don't alleviate their daughter's fear.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision, ruling to uphold the ban on wearing the hijab at the University of Ibadan International School. This decision has prompted the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to announce its intention to appeal the judgment at the Supreme Court.
Sweden's Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer is open to reviewing legislation after a shooter, sentenced to life imprisonment by the Court of Appeal, escaped punishment by fleeing after an acquittal in the district court. This consideration follows an investigation by Svenska Dagbladet.
A man convicted of a sex crime, whose sentence was upheld by the Court of Appeal, claims he is still working as a nurse, a situation that the well-being services county neither confirms nor denies.
Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah argued before the Court of Appeal that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's tax appeal would become moot if the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) insists on its 'pay first, talk later' policy.
Two teenage boys who were initially given non-custodial sentences after being convicted of rape have now received custody sentences from the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a trial judge erred by giving youth rehabilitation orders instead of custodial sentences to two teenage boys for the rape of two girls in Hampshire.
The Court of Appeal in Finland has extended hunting bans for a large group of poachers who were sentenced to conditional imprisonment in the Savukukko case.
The criminal proceedings in the Fier incinerator affair, involving former Environment Minister Lefter Koka and 16 other defendants, have been suspended since last month due to the absence of lawyers in the Special Court of Appeal.
Former President of the Court of Accounts, Marian Lupu, has reacted after Tatiana Vozian, former head of a general directorate within the institution, won her case against the Court of Accounts at the Court of Appeal.
Romania's High Court has rejected all appeals against the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision, clearing the way for the trial of Călin Georgescu, Horațiu Potra, and other defendants accused of actions against the constitutional order.
The Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe has sparked a wider debate on prosecutorial discretion and public confidence in Ghana's justice system.
The Moldovan Court of Accounts has acknowledged and respects the decision by the Centru Court of Appeal to reinstate Tatiana Vozian and pay her salary for forced absence, stating it does not comment on court rulings.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has taken a firm stance against convoy protesters, convicting Pat King for intimidation, leading some to question why such judicial resolve appears primarily in response to right-wing movements.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has cautioned that further delays in the Court of Appeal's handling of the Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardize crucial evidence and witnesses.
Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) claims that the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend government resolutions, challenged by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), risks jeopardizing access to important European funds and affecting vulnerable groups.
Activists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil are seeking to reverse a ruling by a Tacloban court, with supporters expressing hope for a fair review by the Court of Appeals.
Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo warned that Ghana's fight against corruption is at risk due to prosecutorial incompetence and a lack of strong evidence, following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.
Legal expert Samson Lardy Anyenini clarified the reasons behind the Court of Appeal overturning Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's conviction in the MASLOC case, attributing it to legal technicalities rather than interference. He also explained that changes in Court of Appeal panels are routine and not indicative of external influence.
The Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has generated significant debate and mixed reactions, with legal experts and civil society groups questioning prosecution standards and the implications for future criminal cases in Ghana.
The Court of Appeal has cleared Sedina Tamakloe, with the Attorney General's office alleging that key trial exhibits were absent from her appeal record. The ruling has led to accusations against the AG of a weak defense in the appeal case.
A couple whose convictions for the female genital mutilation of their one-year-old daughter were quashed and declared a miscarriage of justice have been awarded their costs at the Court of Appeal.
Budapest Mayor Karácsony Gergely announced a new court decision by the Metropolitan Court of Appeal, which ruled that the state cannot arbitrarily determine the amount of the solidarity contribution imposed on the capital.
Nigeria's Accord Party hailed the Court of Appeal's decision to nullify a Federal High Court judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others.
The Court of Appeal in Nigeria has overturned a Federal High Court judgment, restoring the Accord Party and four other political parties to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) register.
A couple took their 30-year-old daughter to court over a dispute regarding a house deposit they gifted her, leading to a battle over ownership that reached the Court of Appeal.
Liliana Alexe, the judge from the Bucharest Court of Appeal who suspended ROMATSA's activity, explained her decision, detailing the legal limits and available solutions in the case.
The Special Court of Appeal against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) in Albania has upheld the seizure of assets belonging to Jamarbër Malltezi and Argita Berisha. The appeal rejected their challenge, affirming the original decision.
An Icelandic district prosecutor has decided to appeal a Reykjanes District Court ruling that dismissed the case against cardiologist Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals). The case had previously been dismissed by the District Court.
Robertas Puchovičius, Vice-Chairman of Nemuno Aušra, expressed doubts about whether Remigijus Žemaitaitis could be banned from running for parliament for 10 years after being impeached by the Court of Appeal.
Judge Raluca Moroșanu from the Bucharest Court of Appeal has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after being removed from two cases following public statements criticizing the court's leadership.
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are scheduled to visit Vaasa, Finland, next month, at the invitation of the Vaasa Court of Appeal, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
A court has upheld the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) authority to regulate digital lending platforms, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Association of Digital Lenders (WASPAN). WASPAN had challenged the FCCPC's powers, but the court affirmed the commission's regulatory oversight.
Cyprus' administrative court of appeal has ruled that authorities acted unlawfully by delaying a child's citizenship application for years, emphasizing the administration's duty to respond promptly.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal has annulled the five-year prison sentence received seven years ago by Sorin Blejnar, former head of Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF).
The Lithuanian Court of Appeal is set to announce its decision on Wednesday in the criminal case against MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the 'Nemuno aušra' party, concerning alleged antisemitic statements.
The case of a doctor sentenced to three years in prison for performing a double mastectomy on a patient without genetic indication has reached the Supreme Court in Greece. The doctor is appealing the decision of the Mixed Jury Court of Appeal of Thessaloniki.
A U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Joe Biden's appeal to prevent the Department of Justice from releasing audio recordings from a 2017 interview with his memoir ghostwriter.
A man convicted of sexual offenses against a minor in Cyprus has had his appeal dismissed by the court of appeal, which upheld the original prison sentences ranging from eight months to three years.
Despite a court of appeal ruling, former Allra CEO Alexander Ernstberger believes the case is not over and continues to assert his innocence, comparing Allra to other high-profile Swedish legal cases.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a temporary order allowing the Postal Service to proceed with a proposed plan regarding mail-in ballots, marking a victory for Donald Trump on election integrity.
The Court of Appeal has permitted the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against the MACC, with the Bar president asserting the regulator's role is not that of a 'busybody'.
Albania's Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, upholding the decisions of the Special Court and the Court of Appeals against her.
Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe of Ghana's Court of Appeal has advocated for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain cases to conclude at the Court of Appeal, thereby reducing the increasing burden on the Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeals has upheld the life sentence for Ljupco Paleski in the double murder case of Vanja Gjorchevska and Panche Zezovski, while the father, Aleksandar Gjorchevski, will face a retrial. Paleski's defense attorney announced plans for international legal action regarding the Macedonian court's verdict.
Montenegro's Court of Appeals rejected appeals from the Special State Prosecutor's Office and 'Aerodromi Crne Gore,' confirming the acquittal of Knežević and former bank officials.
Jacqueline Jacob, who was charged with 'criminal association' in the Grégory Villemin case on October 24, has seen the charges against her become time-barred after she appealed to the Dijon Court of Appeal's investigative chamber.
The Novi Sad Court of Appeals has confirmed the indictment against former minister Goran Vesić, his assistant, the former director of Serbian Railways, and three engineers in connection with the Novi Sad tragedy case.
Ghana's Supreme Court has ordered a stay of execution on a Court of Appeal decision that directed the Bank of Ghana to restore the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Limited.
Nigeria's Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence for Abdulrahman Bello, a Kwara cleric, who was convicted of murdering his lover, Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal.
A Portuguese priest, previously suspended in 2021 following sexual harassment allegations from a parish employee, has been acquitted of the charges by the Court of Appeal.
The Belgrade Court of Appeals has rejected Milan Radoičić's appeal against a previous ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against Rada Trajković for alleged defamation.
Justice Owusu-Dapaa stated that digitization has strengthened justice delivery across Ghana, ensuring that the quality of justice does not depend on a person's location. This initiative aims to standardize access to legal services nationwide.
Albania's High Judicial Council has rejected the request of Pamela Qirko, former member and chair of the Independent Qualification Commission, to be appointed as a judge in the General Jurisdiction Court of Appeals.
The individuals identified as the ' заказчик' (mastermind) and ' стрелок' (shooter) in the planned murder of Jonas are appealing their sentences from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court.
Moldova's Court of Appeal has affirmed the 10-year prison sentence for Viorel Bîrcă, former acting head of Banca de Economii (BEM), in connection with the 'theft of a billion' case.
Moldova's Court of Appeal upheld a 10-year prison sentence for Viorel Bîrca, the former interim president of SA 'Banca de Economii' (BEM), following an announcement by the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office.
Marine Le Pen has officially announced her candidacy for the French presidential elections in 2027, despite a recent appeals conviction. She stated her intention to run, with Jordan Bardella expected to be her Prime Minister.
The Helsinki Court of Appeal has significantly changed the verdict in a large-scale counterfeiting case. One of the main defendants, previously accused of a more central role, was reclassified as an accomplice in the case involving banknotes shipped from France to Finland.
The Sh3 billion Ruaraka land deal has resurfaced to haunt former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, after the Court of Appeal found that the land, on which two schools sit, was surrendered to the State and not privately owned.
The victim in the Malmi rape case has decided not to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, following the Court of Appeal's decision in June to dismiss rape charges against three men.
The Skopje Court of Appeals has confirmed the verdict against Stojanche Jovanovski, holding him responsible for his wife Ivana's suicide. His appeal was rejected as unfounded.
A judge has ruled that a challenge to the permission for the Slane bypass can proceed to the Court of Appeal, following arguments from John Rogers that the proposed bypass would impact his lands.
The Eastern Finland Court of Appeal stiffened sentences from the district court in a poaching case, imposing hunting bans of over seven years, which a legal scholar considers significant consequences for hunters.
A father and his two adult children have been returned to custody following a court of appeals decision, as authorities continue their search for three missing Palestinian children.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Houston police officer reasonably killed two innocent individuals who were falsely accused of selling heroin.
Two teenagers convicted of rape in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK, had their initial sentences overturned by the Court of Appeal, receiving four years in juvenile detention.
The Lithuanian Court of Appeal was unable to hear appeals in MP Andrius Bagdonas's 'receipts' criminal case on Thursday, as the convicted politician appeared with a new lawyer who requested more time to submit additional material.
A former Quran teacher in Turkey, Zeynep Çoban, has been imprisoned after the Supreme Court of Appeals upheld her conviction on terrorism charges, citing alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement.