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October 2014
The Commission found no fair trial violation, but ruled Ghana breached judicial independence by executive interference in Supreme Court proceedings.
Fair trial – retroactive criminalization – presumption of innocence – right to defence – judicial independence – Article 7(1)(b), 7(1)(c), 7(2), and 26 of the African Charter – appointment and constitution of courts – executive interference – role of domestic courts in fair trial guarantees – scope of international remedy for breach.
14 October 2014