By: Tracy Abena Serwaa Frimpong Abstract Ghana’s criminal justice framework has long been characterised by imprisonments even for misdemeanours and minor offences. But recently, the Parliament of Ghana has taken a major step through the passage of the Community Service Bill 2026 to introduce community service as an alternative to imprisonment for minor offences. However, … Continue reading Beyond Community Service: Ghana’s Need For A Comprehensive Non-Custodial Sentencing Framework
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The Rehabilitation of Young Offenders Under Ghana’s Juvenile Justice System: A Grey Area in the Law
By: Her Worship Georgette Carmel Lutterodt, Esq., Her Worship Anastacia Yaa Agyeiwaa Karimu, Esq. and Her Worship Dromo Afarley Djarbeng, Esq. The Juvenile Justice Act, 2003 (Act 653) was enacted to establish a juvenile justice system designed to protect the rights of juveniles, provide an appropriate and individualised response to juvenile offending, and make provision for the treatment of young … Continue reading The Rehabilitation of Young Offenders Under Ghana’s Juvenile Justice System: A Grey Area in the Law
Free e-book: Children and the Criminal Justice System in Ghana
Recent incidents of violence in some high schools across Ghana have renewed public concern about how young people come into contact with the law. These events highlight the urgent need for accessible education on juvenile justice and practical guidance for schools, parents and communities. Criminal Law Blog Ghana is therefore excited to announce the release … Continue reading Free e-book: Children and the Criminal Justice System in Ghana
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