Tracy Frimpong publishes New Article on Ghana’s Need for a Non-Custodial Sentencing Regime

August 17, 2026 Reduce Recidivism Ghana 1 min read

The parliament of Ghana recently passed the Community Service Bill 2026 in July to introduce community service as an alternative to imprisonment.

However, there are several non-custodial measures that remain underutilized in Ghana.

In this article, Tracy explores the various alternatives to non-custodial sentencing that Ghana can explore in addition to community service and the need for a broader non-custodial sentencing framework.

Read the Full Article on the Criminal Law Blog Ghana https://criminallawghana.com/2026/08/17/beyond-community-service-ghanas-need-for-a-comprehensive-non-custodial-sentencing-framework/

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