REPUBLIC VRS BOAKYE (BR/SY/CT/468/2023) [2024] GHACC 144 (9 February 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS BOAKYE (BR/SY/CT/468/2023) [2024] GHACC 144 (9 February 2024)

Accused was found within complainant's concession and admitted presence; his purpose was to pick gold-bearing materials without permission, constituting unlawful purpose under section 155(1) of Act 29/1960. Prosecution failed to prove possession of explosives or preparation to commit illegal mining beyond reasonable doubt due to lack of forensic evidence.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS BOAKYE (BR/SY/CT/468/2023) [2024] GHACC 144 (9 February 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Isaac Boakye
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
9 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Convicted on Count One (unlawful purpose), acquitted on Count Two (preparation to commit crime)
Legal Topics
Unlawful Purpose on Premises, Preparation to Commit Crime, Illegal Mining, Possession of Explosives
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Unlawful Purpose on Premises Preparation to Commit Crime Illegal Mining Possession of Explosives

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Isaac Boakye

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether accused was found on premises for unlawful purpose
  2. 2 Whether accused prepared to commit crime to wit illegal mining

Ratio Decidendi

Accused was found within complainant's concession and admitted presence; his purpose was to pick gold-bearing materials without permission, constituting unlawful purpose under section 155(1) of Act 29/1960. Prosecution failed to prove possession of explosives or preparation to commit illegal mining beyond reasonable doubt due to lack of forensic evidence.

Court Disposition

Convicted on Count One (unlawful purpose), acquitted on Count Two (preparation to commit crime)

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 7 days in hard labour
  • Bond to be of good behaviour for 3 months, default 6 months imprisonment