CHORO-PADOH VRS. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND ANOTHER (J4/32/2022) [2022] GHASC 112 (13 July 2022)

CHORO-PADOH VRS. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND ANOTHER (J4/32/2022) [2022] GHASC 112 (13 July 2022)

The Supreme Court held that the Regional Disciplinary Board had jurisdiction to conduct disciplinary proceedings and recommend dismissal for the appellant, a constable, and that the Central Disciplinary Board's approval of the penalty was sufficient under the Regulations. There was no requirement for a fresh hearing by the Central Board, and the appellant's right to a fair hearing was not breached. The subsequent re-arrest of escapees was only relevant for mitigation, not exculpation. The appeal was dismissed as without merit.

Citation
[2022] GHASC 112
Parties
Plaintiff/respondent/appellant: Choro-Padoh Kwanimbi Hamza; Defendant/appellant/respondent: Inspector General of Police; Defendant/appellant/respondent: Attorney General
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
13 July 2022
Case Number
J4/32/2022
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Police Disciplinary Procedure, Unlawful Dismissal, Right to Fair Hearing, Judicial Review of Administrative Action
Source Language
English
Administrative Law Employment Law Disciplinary Proceedings Police Disciplinary Procedure Unlawful Dismissal Right to Fair Hearing Judicial Review of Administrative Action

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Parties

Choro-Padoh Kwanimbi Hamza

Plaintiff/respondent/appellant

Inspector General of Police

Defendant/appellant/respondent

Attorney General

Defendant/appellant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the disciplinary procedure leading to the appellant's dismissal complied with the Police Service Act and Regulations
  2. 2 Whether the Central Disciplinary Board was required to conduct a fresh hearing under Regulation 16(d)
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's right to a fair hearing was breached

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that the Regional Disciplinary Board had jurisdiction to conduct disciplinary proceedings and recommend dismissal for the appellant, a constable, and that the Central Disciplinary Board's approval of the penalty was sufficient under the Regulations. There was no requirement for a fresh hearing by the Central Board, and the appellant's right to a fair hearing was not breached. The subsequent re-arrest of escapees was only relevant for mitigation, not exculpation. The appeal was dismissed as without merit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed