In response to their contravention of the police-approved routes of their demonstration, protesters were assaulted by whipping and tear-gassing; many were injured. The demonstration took place to protest for a new voters’ register to be produced by the Electoral Commission.
Details
Date of Occurrence
2015-10-16
State/Country
Ghana
Perpetrator
The police
Legal Foundation
Section 15, subsection 2(a); and section 21, subsections 1(a) and 1(g) of the 1992 constitution.