Ghana High Court Rules Police Unlawfully Violated Rights in #OccupyJulorbiHouse Arrests, Awards GHC150k

Court slams Police for ‘unprofessional’ conduct in #OccupyJulorbiHouse arrests, awards GHC150k to 3 journalists [Full Judgement]

A High Court in Accra has ruled that the Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the fundamental human rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GHC150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew, sitting at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, described the conduct of police officers on the day as “unprofessional” and declared that the ...

By Caleb Ahinakwah