ACCRA – The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has announced plans to file a case at the Supreme Court to compel the enforcement of laws prohibiting the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats in Ghana.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, the organisation said it is seeking the strict enforcement of Section 303 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 1998 (Act 554).
ICS stated that the provision criminalises the illegal slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats.
According to the group, the legal action is intended to ensure that relevant authorities fully enforce the existing law and address what it describes as the continued unlawful killing and consumption of dogs and cats in parts of the country.
The announcement has triggered mixed reactions online, with some citizens supporting stricter enforcement for animal welfare and public health reasons, while others have raised cultural and livelihood concerns.
Legal experts say the Supreme Court will be asked to determine whether state agencies have failed in their duty to enforce the provision.
_By Daily Newsflash_
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For context: Section 303 of Act 29 deals with offences relating to animals. The ICS argument is that existing law already prohibits this practice and should be enforced.
