Bridget Otoo Wins Case Against Police; Court Awards GH¢150,000 in Damages

Lawyer Says Court Damages in #OccupyJulorbiHouse Rights Case Fall Short Despite Historic Ruling

Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has welcomed the High Court ruling that found the Ghana Police Service liable for violating the rights of journalists and protesters during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstrations, but has expressed reservations about the level of compensation awarded, describing it as inadequate given the gravity of the violations. The Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by His Lordship…

Bridget Otoo, Others Awarded GH¢150,000 After Court Ruling On #OccupyJulorbiHouse Police Assault Case

An Accra High Court has ruled against the Ghana Police Service, ordering it to pay GH¢150,000 in damages for violating the fundamental rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two others during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. The court also directed the service to cover GH¢30,000 in legal costs incurred by the applicants. The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Brew, found that officers acted outside the law and breached constitutional prot…

Court Awards GH¢150,000 Against Police Over #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protest Violations

An Accra High Court has awarded GH¢150,000 in damages against the Ghana Police Service for violating the rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other protesters during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstrations held in 2023. The court also directed the Police Service to pay an additional GH¢30,000 as legal costs incurred by the applicants in pursuing the case. Delivering judgment, Justice Brew ruled that officers of the Ghana Police Service acted…

Ghana Police Service found liable for rights violations during #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest

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Bridget Otoo wins case against police; court awards GH¢150,000 in damages

The Accra High Court has awarded GH¢150k against the Ghana Police Service for violating the rights of Bridget Otoo and others during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest