2025 RIGHT TO INFORMATION MANUAL
RTI Manual
GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PLEA BARGANING
Plea bargaining has long been recognised as a crucial component of criminal justice systems worldwide, offering a pragmatic approach to the resolution of cases while balancing the interests of justice. In Ghana, the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30) serves as the
cornerstone of criminal procedure.
CITIZENS’ KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF THE PLEA-BARGAINING LAW IN NORTHERN AND ASHANTI REGIONS OF GHANA
As society evolves and criminal jurisprudence develops, it became necessary to amend the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), which has been in place for nearly six decades, in order to address contemporary societal needs and align the criminal justice system with international best practices. One of such evolving best practices is plea-bargaining concept.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine Leads Ghana's Charge at Global Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Forum
Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga
Ayine, took center stage at the 34th session of the Commission on Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), held in Vienna, Austria, from 19–23
May 2025.
PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ENGAGES JUSTICE SECTOR AGENCIES ON OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND REFORMS
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, led by the Chairperson Hon Shaibu Mahama (MP for Daboya/Mankarigu), commenced a comprehensive working visit to institutions under the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice. The visit was aimed at assessing operational constraints and strengthening parliamentary advocacy for justice sector reforms.