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G/L/CPL EKOW RUSSEL V. THE REPUBLIC

(2016) JELR 68799 (SC)

Supreme Court  •  CIVIL APPEAL NO. J3/5/2014  •  13 Jul 2016  •  Ghana

Coram
DOTSE JSC (PRESIDING), YEBOAH JSC, GBADEGBE JSC, AKAMBA JSC, PWAMANG JSC

Judgement

JUDGEMENT

AKAMBA, JSC

There is a growing menace of drugs infiltrating the very fabric of our society. The situation calls, not only for concern but vigilance as well amongst all in order to stem the tide. This will not be achieved by mere wishful thinking but by willing, active and prudent initiatives to expose the miscreants and to bring them to justice. The fact of the matter is that those who indulge in these activities know the “rules” of engagement and will do all it takes to beat them. Against this background the law enforcement agencies must be current in modern methods of stemming criminal activities and in particular and for our purpose, in meeting all necessary requirements for successful prosecution.

The strength of our criminal justice system over the years has not thrived on mere wishes and speculation but by the production of evidence that meets the standard of proof of crime in a court of justice. Without the necessary evidence, presented in accordance with the rules of la…

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