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.