REPUBLIC VRS AVORNYO (C6/26/2021) [2023] GHACC 729 (5 September 2023)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had sexual intercourse with the victim, a child under sixteen, through direct testimony, corroborating witnesses, and medical evidence. The accused's absconding further supported guilt.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 729
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Bright Horlali Avornyo
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 5 September 2023
- Case Number
- C6/26/2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentencing in absentia
- Legal Topics
- Defilement, Child Protection, Trial in Absentia, Bail Jumping
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Bright Horlali Avornyo
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused had sexual intercourse with a child under sixteen years of age
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had sexual intercourse with the victim, a child under sixteen, through direct testimony, corroborating witnesses, and medical evidence. The accused's absconding further supported guilt.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentencing in absentia
Orders
- Accused sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with hard labour.
- Prosecution ordered to locate accused to serve sentence.
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