The Ghanaian Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the existing criminal law against unnatural carnal knowledge involving individuals aged sixteen and above.
This ruling comes in response to a legal challenge by Dr. Obiri-Korang of the University of Ghana School of Law, who argued that the contested law infringed upon certain constitutional rights.
Dr. Obiri-Korang’s challenge contended that the law, which criminalizes unnatural carnal knowledge, violated fundamental rights guaranteed by the Ghanaian Constitution.
However, the Supreme Court, in its ruling, affirmed that the law is consistent with constitutional provisions and does not infringe on individual rights as claimed.
The decision has significant implications for the legal and social landscape in Ghana, reinforcing the stance on this sensitive issue.
The Supreme Court’s ruling emphasizes the country’s adherence to its legal framework concerning matters of morality and public order.
As the debate over the law’s implications continues, this ruling by the highest court in Ghana serves as a definitive statement on the country’s legal position regarding unnatural carnal knowledge.
Report by Dede Davies