General News of Friday, 24 May 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghGhana may legalise same-sex marriage in 2039 - Martin KpebuA private legal practitioner, Martin KpebuA private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has estimated 2039 as a possible timeline to when Ghana may pass or accept same sex marriage in its legal framework. In that regard, they reinforce the importance of a criminal justice system built on core human rights principles explaining that it was for this reason that the Luanda Guidelines were developed to strengthen criminal justice systems of ACHPR member countries. Mr Amarkwei–Foley said Ghana was moving towards increasing punishment which was contrary to the global trend for incarceration. According to her, although there is a need for laws to be respected, it was also important to also ensure the human rights of people are upheld. She said conversations on decriminalising petty offences which was mostly linked with poverty was crucial to decongesting Ghana’s overcrowded prisons.

Source: GhanaWeb May 24, 2019 11:37 UTC