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Ghanaian Parliament approves Community Service Bill, offering alternative to jail for minor offenses
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Ghana's Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill, introducing community service as a sentencing option for individuals convicted of minor, non-violent offenses. This legislation allows courts to impose supervised community-based work instead of short-term prison sentences for qualifying offenders. The measure aims to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities and reduce the financial burden of housing inmates. Lawmakers indicate the bill emphasizes rehabilitation by enabling offenders to contribute to their communities. Once enacted, judges can order eligible offenders to perform structured community service under official supervision, promoting accountability and social reintegration. This law is part of broader reforms to strengthen Ghana's justice system through restorative sentencing approaches while ensuring public safety.
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