{
  "id": 14387125,
  "title": "When the law says: Enough One act may be many things. But a man cannot be tried twice for the same offence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/when-the-law-says-enough-one-act-may-be-many-things-but-a-man-cannot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T06:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/when-the-law-says-enough-one-act-may-be-many-things-but-a-man-cannot-be-tried-twice-for-the-same-offence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The principle of double jeopardy, which prevents a person from being punished twice for the same offence, is a fundamental protection in Ghana's criminal justice system. This principle, deeply rooted in the nation's Constitution, ensures that justice has a finality, striking a balance between holding offenders accountable and preventing the state from abusing its power.",
  "summary": "There is a saying every Ghanaian understands: you cannot punish a man twice for the same thing. It is the kind of saying that needs no law book. You hear it in the courtroom. You hear it in the office. You hear it in the market. You hear it at the roadside, where ordinary people … The post When the law says: Enough One act may be many things. But a man cannot be tried twice for the same offence…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}