International Commission of Jurists
ICJ concerned by recent events in Ghana

ICJ concerned by recent events in Ghana

Oct 11, 1961 | Advocacy, Open letters

The ICJ has sent a cable to President Nkrumah of Ghana concerning reports of arrests, it was announced today.

Sir Leslie Munro, the Secretary-General of the Commission, stated that the Commission has learned with “profound concern” of recent reports of the arrest of leading lawyers and a large number of other persons and “in view of the disquiet these reports are having on the world legal community” requested information concerning the charges against those arrested.

Kidnapping Act (1961, 1999)

Jun 2, 1961

Short title Interpretation Abduction, wrongful restraint or wrongful confinement for ransom Knowingly receiving ransom Knowingly negotiating to obtain or for payment of ransom Power to freeze bank account Power to order inspection of books, accounts, receipts,...

Penal Code, Articles 1 to 5 (1861)

May 1, 1961

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 1. {{1}} 2. Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, which he shall be guilty within the Union of Burma. 3. Any person liable, by any law in force...

Penal Code, Articles 120A and 120B (1861)

May 1, 1961

CHAPTER V (A). CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY 120A. When two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be done,– (1) an illegal act, or (2) an act which is not illegal by illegal means. such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy; Provided that no agreement except...
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