RTI Commission fines Police Service ¢100k for flouting directives

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has fined the Ghana Police Service GH¢100,000 for not complying with its orders. 

According to the Commission, the Police Administration failed to grant an applicant’s request, and also disregarded its letter.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, June 6, the Commission said such disrespect cannot be tolerated. 

“For this reason, an administrative penalty of GH¢ 100,000.00 is imposed on the Respondent and this shall be payable to the Commission not later than 14 days after receipt of this decision of the Commission by the Respondent,” it said.

It also warned the Police Administration that the fine will attract 10% increment should it fail to honour same within 14 days. 

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), Africa, had sought information on the status of cases involving police brutality.

Despite addressing the request to the Inspector General of Police, the Police Service completely ignored it.