The issue came to light during an in-prison sitting on July 22, 2024
Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Source: starrfm.com.gh
Justice Angelina Mensah Homiah, chairperson of the Justice For All Program, has ordered an investigation into how a 14-year-old was returned to Kumasi Central Prisons despite being discharged by a court five months prior.
The issue came to light during an in-prison sitting on July 22, 2024.
Justice Homiah demanded the immediate release of the inmate and a probe into the issuance of the return warrant.
The Justice For All Program aims to reduce remand prisoner populations, achieving a decrease from 33% in 2007 to 10.86% in 2024.
The program advocates for plea bargaining and non-custodial sentencing to address prison overcrowding.
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Source: starrfm.com.gh