By: Derrick Ackah-Nyamike, Esq. and Selasi Kuwornu, Esq. Introduction An essential aspect of Criminal Justice is the power to commence and to terminate criminal proceedings in court. Like several other jurisdictions, in Ghana all criminal matters are commenced at the instance of the Attorney-General (A-G). Article 88(3) of the Constitution, 1992 provides that the power to initiate … Continue reading Modern Justice? A Legal Analysis of the Attorney-General’s Policy to Explain Reasons for Terminating High Profile Criminal Trials
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Criminal Justice Spotlight: Reduce Recidivism Ghana
Supporting reintegration, restoring dignity About Reduce Recidivism Ghana: The Reduce Recidivism Project Ghana is a nonprofit initiative focused on supporting the successful reintegration of ex-offenders into society, a crucial but often neglected aspect of criminal justice reform. Founded by Tracy Frimpong in January 2025, the project supports the reformation and reintegration of juveniles in correctional centers … Continue reading Criminal Justice Spotlight: Reduce Recidivism Ghana
Part 2: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
This is part two of a two-part series on prosecutorial safeguards of suspects' innocence. In the first part of this post, I explained how the criminal justice system is structured to allow prosecutors to safeguard the innocence of suspects. I looked at two stages of the criminal process: arrest, end of investigations and first arraignment. Prosecutorial … Continue reading Part 2: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
Part 1: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
A few days ago, an American friend mentioned that she can never be a prosecutor because of the danger of convicting an innocent person. I explained to her that in the common law system, with its specific criminal justice arrangement, there are ways to ensure that innocent persons are set free. Prosecutors have the capacity … Continue reading Part 1: Prosecutors as Safeguards of Suspects’ Innocence
Application for Bail on Medical Grounds in Ghana
There have been several bail applications I have dealt with where averments in the supporting affidavit have been centered on the ill health of the accused person or convict. Some have gone further to attach medical reports proving the alleged condition. These applications are mostly granted although the reasons given in the rulings are not … Continue reading Application for Bail on Medical Grounds in Ghana
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