Minor crimes: Superintendent Ibrahim Yakubu at the Sekondi Prisons in the Western Region has stated that the use of Alternative Disputes Resolution “ADR” to settle petty criminal offences will help decongest the prisons.
Mr Yakubu stated that the idea of using “ADR” for minor criminal offences if accepted and embraced by stakeholders will make it possible for the prisons to be reserved for people who commit major offences including robbery, and murder cases among others.
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He made this known at the just ended stakeholders Roundtable Discussion on the Need to Review the Alternative Disputes Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798) and Legal Aid Commission Act, 2018 (Act 977) To Include Petty Offences.
The roundtable discussion was organized by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) under the USAID Justice Sector Support (JSS) Activity.
Superintendent Ibrahim Yakubu continued that, when the prison is decongested they would have ample time and space to reform and rehabilitate offenders so that they can contribute to the development of the society when released.
Filed By Benjamin Bray Kantanka TV W/R Correspondent
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