Granted bail but not released: Implications on the 48-hour rule

Granted bail but not released: Implications on the 48-hour rule

By Daniel KORANG Esq. In the administration of criminal justice in Ghana, the concept of bail and the constitutional requirement to produce detained persons before a court within 48 hours are pivotal safeguards against abuse of power and unlawful detention. While these constitutional provisions are designed to protect the fundamental human rights of criminal suspects, a troubling practice persists: individuals granted bail by the police or arres…