• About
  • Contcat Us
  • Privacy Policy
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Primenews.com.gh
No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Primenews.com.gh Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home general news

Make defilement a first degree felony- Supreme Court Judge

by PrimeNewsGhana
2017-11-02
in general news
Make defilement a first degree felony- Supreme Court Judge
28
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

Supreme Court Judge, Sophia Ophelia Adjeibea Adinyira has recommended the amendment of Ghana’s criminal laws to make defilement a first-degree felony.

“Section 101 of Act 29 does not describe defilement as a felony, yet the sentence is severer than that of rape, which is described as a first degree felony, this encourages settlement out of court as section 73 of the Courts Act, 1993, Act 459 promotes reconciliation in criminal cases where the offence does not amount to felony and not aggravated in degree,” she stated.

A felony of the first degree is the most serious classified offense you can commit.

READ ALSO

Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games’ opening ceremony

Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

Mrs. Adinyira made the call on Tuesday in Accra during a panel discussion at the National Consultative Meeting on the Review of the Children’s Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and Related Laws.

The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection under the auspices of UNICEF, as part of efforts to address gaps in the laws relating to children Ghana.
Other panel members were Sheila Minkah-Premo, a Legal Consultant and Susan Sabaa, the Executive Director of Child Research and Resource Centre.

ADVERTISEMENT

Mrs. Adinyira said section 14 of the Children’s Act, 1998, Act 560 was not described as a misdemeanour.
She explained that the sentence of a maximum option of a fine of 250 penalty units or maximum one-year imprisonment or both provided in section 15 of the Acts was less severe, which needed to be reviewed to conform with section 109 of Act 29.

She said sexual offenders especially child molesters should be put on a special list on the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) platform/website.

Mrs. Adinyira, who served as a member of the United Nations Appeal Tribunal from 2009 to 2016, said the protection of the rights of a child was not only the responsibility of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection but a multi-sector responsibility.
 

Read also:  Akufo- Addo angered by defilement of 4-year-old

www.primenewsghana.com/ Ghana News

Tags: AdinhyiraDefilementFirst- Degree felonyGhana Criminal lawmixedRapeSupreme CourtSupreme Court Judge
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Mahama dismisses “Bole Guest house” allegation

Next Post

Video: How Real Madrid bowed to Spurs in UCL

Related Posts

The Mahamasina stadium - with a capacity of nearly 41,000 - regularly hosts major sporting and other public events
general news

Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games’ opening ceremony

2023-08-26
A number of anti-French rallies have been held in Niger in recent weeks
general news

Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

2023-08-26
Two days before Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died in a plane crash, he recorded a video in a location thought to be Mali
general news

Wagner – built by blood and treasure in Africa

2023-08-26
Newspaper headlines: Friday, August 25, 2023
general news

Newspaper headlines: Friday, August 25, 2023

2023-08-25
Trade Minister reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to working with South Korea
general news

Ghana’s democracy, strong legal framework conducive for investment – Deputy Lands Minister

2023-08-25
Trade Minister reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to working with South Korea
general news

Trade Minister reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to working with South Korea

2023-08-25
Next Post
now_now

Video: How Real Madrid bowed to Spurs in UCL

now_now

Ajax pay tribute to former player Yakubu Abubakar

ADVERTISEMENT

TRENDING NEWS IN GHANA

Joao Palhinha scored his first goal of the season for Fulham

Palhinha earns draw for 10-man Fulham at Arsenal

2023-08-26
Bellingham scores again as Real Madrid edge Celta Vigo

Luis Rubiales: FIFA suspends Spanish football chief amid World Cup kiss row

2023-08-26
‘I swear God, I will give you a showdown’ – Kennedy Agyapong threatens Bawumia, Akufo-Addo (video)

‘I swear God, I will give you a showdown’ – Kennedy Agyapong threatens Bawumia, Akufo-Addo (video)

2023-08-26
NPP Super Delegates Congress: EC rejects Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser’s vote after displaying cast ballot

NPP Super Delegates Congress: EC rejects Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser’s vote after displaying cast ballot

2023-08-26
NPP’s Special voting: Delegates to decide fate of 10 aspirants today

NPP’s Special voting: Delegates to decide fate of 10 aspirants today

2023-08-26
The Mahamasina stadium - with a capacity of nearly 41,000 - regularly hosts major sporting and other public events

Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games’ opening ceremony

2023-08-26
A number of anti-French rallies have been held in Niger in recent weeks

Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

2023-08-26
Two days before Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died in a plane crash, he recorded a video in a location thought to be Mali

Wagner – built by blood and treasure in Africa

2023-08-26
Bellingham scores again as Real Madrid edge Celta Vigo

Jenni Hermoso ‘didn’t consent’ to Luis Rubiales kiss as Spain players refuse to play

2023-08-26
Bellingham scores again as Real Madrid edge Celta Vigo

Sports Ministry launches AfroFit competition

2023-08-26
ADVERTISEMENT

Must Reads

Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

Wagner – built by blood and treasure in Africa

Jenni Hermoso ‘didn’t consent’ to Luis Rubiales kiss as Spain players refuse to play

Sports Ministry launches AfroFit competition

Sterling double helps Chelsea see off Luton

Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick and Sadio Mane twice for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr

About

A Prime Network Limited Website.

Follow us

No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

©2015 - 2020 Primenews.com.gh

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.