GBA President calls for reasonable, proportionate bail conditions
President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, has called on investigative and prosecutorial authorities to ensure that bail conditions imposed on suspects are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with the law.
Efua Ghartey, President of the Ghana Bar Association, urged investigative and prosecutorial authorities to impose bail conditions that are reasonable, proportionate, and aligned with the law. Addressing the Ghana Bar Association Conference 2026/27 in Ada on September 14, 2026, Mrs Ghartey emphasized that such conditions must adhere to Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution, which safeguards the rights of arrested or detained individuals.
Her comments were part of a conference themed "150 Years of Ghana’s Legal Evolution: Transforming the Profession and Driving its Future with Industry." Mrs Ghartey stressed that bail conditions should be case-specific and not overly restrictive, particularly in light of the constitutional presumption of innocence. She advocated for the creation of a Human Rights Watch Committee within the legal profession to oversee compliance with Article 14 and other human rights provisions.
This committee could enhance public confidence in the protection of fundamental rights and the administration of justice, especially in cases involving social commentators and TikTokers.
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