Bail shouldn’t be used as public retribution – Vicky Bright on Miracle Aboagye’s bail conditions

Referring to reports that Mr Aboagye was granted bail set at GH¢50 million with property justification, Ms Bright questioned whether such a condition was realistic.

Ms Bright said that the primary purpose of bail is to ensure that a suspect returns for investigations and trial, not to punish them before a court has determined guilt.

International corporate lawyer and entrepreneur Victoria Bright has cautioned law enforcement agencies against using bail conditions as a form of punishment, insisting that constitutional safeguards and the presumption of innocence must be respected throughout criminal investigations.