The Republic Vrs Kragyen [2023] GHACC 372 (7 March 2023)

The Republic Vrs Kragyen [2023] GHACC 372 (7 March 2023)

The accused pleaded guilty to possessing explosives for the purpose of fishing, which is prohibited under Section 88(1) and (2) of the Fisheries Act, 2002, Act 625. The court found him guilty on his own plea and sentenced him in accordance with the statutory penalty provisions.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 372
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Richard Nredah Kragyen
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Prohibited Fishing Methods, Possession of Explosives, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Fisheries Law Prohibited Fishing Methods Possession of Explosives Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Richard Nredah Kragyen

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused used or intended to use prohibited fishing methods contrary to Section 88(1) of the Fisheries Act, 2002, Act 625

Ratio Decidendi

The accused pleaded guilty to possessing explosives for the purpose of fishing, which is prohibited under Section 88(1) and (2) of the Fisheries Act, 2002, Act 625. The court found him guilty on his own plea and sentenced him in accordance with the statutory penalty provisions.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • The accused is sentenced to a fine of 250 penalty units or in default, 18 months imprisonment.