The Republic Vrs Saeebu [2022] GHADC 229 (3 November 2022)

The Republic Vrs Saeebu [2022] GHADC 229 (3 November 2022)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused, Fatawu Saeebu, had carnal knowledge of the victim without her consent, as corroborated by medical evidence, witness testimony, and the accused's confession. The elements of rape under section 97 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) were satisfied.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 229
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused/juvenile: Fatawu Saeebu
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
3 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Rape, Burden of Proof, Juvenile Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Rape Burden of Proof Juvenile Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Fatawu Saeebu

Accused/juvenile

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused, a juvenile, had carnal knowledge of the victim without her consent, constituting rape under section 97 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused, Fatawu Saeebu, had carnal knowledge of the victim without her consent, as corroborated by medical evidence, witness testimony, and the accused's confession. The elements of rape under section 97 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) were satisfied.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • The juvenile is sentenced to two years' detention in a senior correctional centre.
  • The juvenile shall sign a bond to be of good behaviour after completing the term of detention.