Playback: The Law discusses “The False News Crime”

This Sunday's edition of JoyNews The Law discussed “The False News Crime” in Ghana.

Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. These rights are essential for any democratic society.

However, Section 208 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) makes it illegal to publish false news. This law targets news that could cause public fear or alarm.

How can we balance these freedoms with the need for public order?

Join legal experts as they explore the tensions and implications of this debate.