REPUBLIC VRS. QUARSHIE (D10/41/23) [2025] GHACC 22 (11 March 2025)

REPUBLIC VRS. QUARSHIE (D10/41/23) [2025] GHACC 22 (11 March 2025)

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused made sexual bodily contact with the five-year-old victim without her consent, as corroborated by the victim's consistent testimony, medical evidence, and the accused's own contradictory statements. The accused's denial was not credible.

Citation
[2025] GHACC 22
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Isaac Tetteh Quarshie
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
11 March 2025
Case Number
D10/41/23
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Burden of Proof, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Burden of Proof Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Isaac Tetteh Quarshie

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused person indecently assaulted the five-year-old victim contrary to Section 103 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29)
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused made sexual bodily contact with the five-year-old victim without her consent, as corroborated by the victim's consistent testimony, medical evidence, and the accused's own contradictory statements. The accused's denial was not credible.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused convicted of indecent assault and sentenced to 24 months imprisonment with hard labour.
  • Psychological counselling recommended for the child.