REPUBLIC VRS KWABENA (BR/SY/CT/67/2024) [2023] GHACC 1003 (22 December 2023)
The prosecution established beyond reasonable doubt that the victim was under sixteen, sexual intercourse occurred, and the accused was the perpetrator, supported by medical evidence, credible witness testimony, and the accused's unchallenged conduct and admissions.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 1003
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Frank Kwabena
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 22 December 2023
- Case Number
- BR/SY/CT/67/2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction and sentence
- Legal Topics
- Defilement, Burden of Proof, Sexual Offences, Evidence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Frank Kwabena
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the victim was under sixteen years of age
- 2 Whether sexual intercourse occurred with the victim
- 3 Whether the accused was the perpetrator
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution established beyond reasonable doubt that the victim was under sixteen, sexual intercourse occurred, and the accused was the perpetrator, supported by medical evidence, credible witness testimony, and the accused's unchallenged conduct and admissions.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentence
Orders
- Accused found guilty of defilement
- Accused sentenced to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour
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