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.

17 judgments

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Judgment date
September 2024
Failure to tender forensic report and exhibits led to no‑case finding and acquittal for alleged narcotics possession.
* Criminal law – Possession of narcotic plant material – Elements: custody/control, knowledge of presence, knowledge of nature – Burden on prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt. * Evidence – Failure to tender forensic report and physical exhibits relied upon by prosecution – effect is to undermine prima facie case and favour accused. * Criminal procedure – No‑case submission under section 173: where prosecution fails to make out essential elements, court must acquit.
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