Circuit Court

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction in civil actions. However, there are restrictions on most of its values. It also has jurisdiction in all criminal matters other than treason and offenses punishable by death. Furthermore, it has jurisdiction in matters involving custody of children. Circuit Courts are located in the regional and some district capitals of Ghana.

6 judgments

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Citation
Judgment date
March 2022
31 March 2022
Whether the prosecution proved causing harm beyond reasonable doubt given inconsistencies in the complainant’s evidence.
Criminal law – causing harm (s.69 Act 29) – burden of proof and presumption of innocence – credibility of complainant – material inconsistencies – prima facie case and assessment of defendant’s explanation – acquittal.
24 March 2022
21 March 2022
17 March 2022
2 March 2022
2 March 2022