REPUBLIC VRS DOMOTEY AND 5 OTHERS (B1/22/22) [2023] GHACC 1026 (31 August 2023)
The court found that the accused were engaged in illegal mining on the river Ankobra without the requisite license, and that their actions and admissions established both the act of illegal mining and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 1026
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: John Domotey; Accused: James Acheampong; Accused: Emmanuel Abiw; Accused: Abraham Domotey; Accused: Gershon Quarshigah; Accused: Jacob Ansah
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 31 August 2023
- Case Number
- B1/22/22
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Conspiracy, Illegal Mining, Licensing, Environmental Protection
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
John Domotey
Accused
James Acheampong
Accused
Emmanuel Abiw
Accused
Abraham Domotey
Accused
Gershon Quarshigah
Accused
Jacob Ansah
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused conspired to commit illegal mining
- 2 Whether the accused engaged in illegal mining without a license
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the accused were engaged in illegal mining on the river Ankobra without the requisite license, and that their actions and admissions established both the act of illegal mining and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- All accused convicted on both counts.
- Each accused sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on count 1.
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