REPUBLIC VRS OWUSU (B3/25/2023) [2024] GHACC 85 (23 February 2024)
The accused was attacked by multiple persons, including the complainant, wielding dangerous objects. The accused's use of force was reasonably necessary for self-defence, and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused is entitled to acquittal.
- Citation
- REPUBLIC VRS OWUSU (B3/25/2023) [2024] GHACC 85 (23 February 2024)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Yaw Owusu
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 23 February 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal and discharge
- Legal Topics
- Causing Harm, Self Defence, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- eng
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Yaw Owusu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to the complainant
- 2 Whether the accused was justified in causing harm under self-defence
Ratio Decidendi
The accused was attacked by multiple persons, including the complainant, wielding dangerous objects. The accused's use of force was reasonably necessary for self-defence, and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused is entitled to acquittal.
Court Disposition
acquittal and discharge
Orders
- The accused person is acquitted and discharged.
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