Police prosecutors barred from handling cases exceeding GH¢500K – Chief Justice

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The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has issued a directive to all judges concerning the adjudication of cases presented by police prosecutors, following a letter from the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame.

The Attorney-General's letter outlined that police prosecutors are now restricted to handling cases with a monetary value not exceeding GH¢500,000. Cases surpassing this limit must be referred to the Office

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In response to concerns raised by the Director of Public Prosecutions about lower court judges being unaware of these limitations, the Attorney-General emphasized the necessity for judges to refuse cases exceeding the prescribed monetary threshold, unless advised by the Office of the Attorney-General.

The Chief Justice conveyed this directive to judges in a letter dated March 4, 2024, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the prescribed limits set for police prosecutors.

Below is the statement from the Chief Justice: