THE LAW OF SENTENCING IN GHANA (2024)

Description

Determining the appropriate sentence to be imposed on an offender is as essential to the criminal justice system as the finding of guilt. Sentencing is a highly difficult and complex task for trial judges. The sentencing process raises several critical questions and issues including the kind of sentence to impose, the procedure to follow in arriving at the sentence, factors to consider in imposing the sentence and the weight to place on those factors, proper exercise of discretion, proportionality and fitness of sentence in a given case. The Law of Sentencing in Ghana presents comprehensive analyses, critique and summaries of the sentencing law in Ghana. Being the maiden local text on sentencing, this book explores the key themes, legal principles, theories and policies of sentencing. It succinctly outlines all of the significant facets of sentencing principles and procedure. Not only does the book critique the sentencing regime in Ghana, it also makes useful recommendations for reforms towards a more robust and effective sentencing regime. The book’s simple language, clarity and style of presentation make its contents easy to understand. This book is an essential resource and handbook on sentencing for judges, legal practitioners, prosecutors, law and policy makers, law lecturers and students.