Assizes of Jerusalem.—The signification of the word assizes in this connection is derived from the French verb asseoir, whose past participle is assis. Asseoir means “to seat”, “to place one on a seat ...

For the October Criminal Assizes, 84 sexual offences cases were dealt with by the High Court, according to figures released by the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In its ...

Cape Coast, April 18, 2025 — The Supervising High Court Judge for the Central Region, Justice Juliana Amono-Niezer, has called on judges, jurors, and all stakeholders in the judicial system to handle ...

During last year the Criminal Assizes of Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo concluded 332 cases. Ninety-nine related to serious offences such as murder, manslaughter, and sexual crimes, were presented, ...

The Judiciary Service in the Upper East Region has launched the 2021 Criminal Assizes at the Bolgatanga High Court with a call on stakeholders to work effectively to ensure its sustainability.