This shift comes as various countries grapple with rising juvenile crime rates, leading to renewed attention on laws that hold parents accountable.
One high-profile case currently under scrutiny in Ghana involves Prophet Elisha Salifu Amoako, founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, and his wife, Mouha Amoako.
The couple is facing trial following a tragic car crash in East Legon, Accra, that resulted in the deaths of two young girls, identified as 12-year-olds Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh.
The heart-wrenching incident, which has drawn national outrage, occurred on the evening of 12 October 2024, when their 16-year-old son, Erald Amoako, was reportedly driving recklessly at high speeds.