Ghana news briefing
Suspects detained beyond 48 hours can sue police for redress – Justice Amoako Asante
Responding to questions about the effectiveness of Ghana’s constitutional protections for arrested persons, he questioned why individuals who remain in police custody beyond the 48-hour limit do not routinely challenge such detention in court.
Supreme Court nominee Justice Edward Amoako Asante has urged persons held in police custody beyond the constitutionally prescribed 48-hour period to seek redress through the courts.
According to him, court declarations and financial awards against authorities responsible for unlawful detention could serve as a deterrent and encourage greater compliance with the constitutional limit.
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