On July 8, 2026, Ghana’s Parliament enacted the Community Service Bill, 2026, representing a significant advancement in the nation’s criminal justice reform. This legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework for non-custodial sentencing, providing an alternative to incarceration for minor offenses. Advocated by the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, the Bill aims to address the pressing issue of prison overcrowding while guiding the penal system towards a more rehabilitative and restorative approach to justice.
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