Vetting: 'Suspects should sue police if detained beyond 48 hours' - Supreme Court nominee

Vetting: 'Suspects should sue police if detained beyond 48 hours' - Supreme Court nominee

Justice Edward Amoako Asante, a Supreme Court nominee, has urged suspects detained beyond the constitutional 48-hour limit to seek redress through the courts. He said court action would help enforce suspects 39; constitutional rights and deter the Police from keeping people in custody beyond the prescribed period.

48-Hour Rule: Suspects can sue Police over prolonged detention – Justice Amoako Asante

By Ashiadey Dotse Supreme Court nominee, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has urged suspects who are detained by the police beyond the constitutional 48-hour limit to seek redress in court. He noted that, the courts have the power to protect the rights of suspects and hold authorities accountable when those rights are violated. He made the comments on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when he answered a question during his vetting before Parliament’s Appo…