Penal Reform in Ghana: How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for Community Sentencing

By: Her Worship Georgette Carmel Lutterodt, Esq., Her Worship Anastacia Yaa Agyeiwaa Karimu, Esq. and Her Worship Dromo Afarley Djarbeng, Esq. For many years, Ghana's criminal justice system has relied heavily on custodial sentences, even for offences that could be addressed through alternative forms of punishment. This overreliance on imprisonment has contributed to overcrowded prisons, increased public expenditure, … Continue reading Penal Reform in Ghana: How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for Community Sentencing

When an Accused Refuses to Plead: Legal Framework and Judicial Response

By: Samuela Amma Boakye-Appiah, Esq. Taking the plea of an accused person is a very important aspect of criminal procedure in Ghana. It can be likened to the effect of a defendant in a civil matter entering appearance to the matter. Even though in civil procedure failing to enter an appearance can lead to a … Continue reading When an Accused Refuses to Plead: Legal Framework and Judicial Response