AG:Human Rights synonymous with freedom
Gilbert Boyefio
26/02/2007
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Joe Ghartey, has observed that Kwame Nkrumah's declaration of Ghana's freedom does not only mean the flying of the national flag, but also the protection of the fundamental human rights of all Ghanaians.
The Minister of Justice made this observation at the signing of an agreement between Ghana, which was represented by the Attorney General, and the Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and People?s Rights, on the hosting of the Secretariat?s 41st ordinary session in Ghana.
According to him, the 1992 Constitution addresses all the issues of fundamental human rights as pertained to in the African Charter. "All the rights and duties outlined in the African Charter are enshrined in our Constitution, which indicates how truly Ghana is committed to the promotion of human rights", he added.
Mr Ghartey however pointed out that although the law provides the individual with certain rights, there are limitations to these rights which the law also recognised. In an apparent reference to the CJA?s intended demonstration on March 6, the AG said "All rights are limited and they should be in conformity with the law, your rights end where someone?s start. You cannot therefore demonstrate where you are not supposed to", he opined.
He said Government?s determination to promote human rights in the country is evident in the numerous laws passed, such as the human traffic act and the domestic violence act. He disclosed that Government is working feverishly to pass the right to information bill, and the property of spouse bill.
It is mandatory for countries hosting ACHPR ordinary sessions to sign an agreement with the Commission to that effect.
On his part, the officer in charge of ACHPR, Robert Eno, expressed the Commission?s appreciation to Government for inviting them to host this year?s ordinary session in Ghana. He said Ghana has been very instrumental in the Commission?s successes, and the country?s decision to host the Commission confirms its commitment to the promotion of human rights. He said the Commission shares in Ghana?s Golden Jubilee celebrations as it also marks the 20th anniversary of its existence.
The ACHPR was established by the African Charter on Human and Peoples? Rights which came into force on 21 October 1986 after its adoption in Nairobi, Kenya in 1981 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the then Organisation of African Unity. It is charged with ensuring the promotion and protection of Human and Peoples? Rights throughout the African continent.
The Commission has its headquarters in Banjul, the Gambia, and meets twice a year - usually in March or April and in October or November.
26/02/2007
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Joe Ghartey, has observed that Kwame Nkrumah's declaration of Ghana's freedom does not only mean the flying of the national flag, but also the protection of the fundamental human rights of all Ghanaians.
The Minister of Justice made this observation at the signing of an agreement between Ghana, which was represented by the Attorney General, and the Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and People?s Rights, on the hosting of the Secretariat?s 41st ordinary session in Ghana.
According to him, the 1992 Constitution addresses all the issues of fundamental human rights as pertained to in the African Charter. "All the rights and duties outlined in the African Charter are enshrined in our Constitution, which indicates how truly Ghana is committed to the promotion of human rights", he added.
Mr Ghartey however pointed out that although the law provides the individual with certain rights, there are limitations to these rights which the law also recognised. In an apparent reference to the CJA?s intended demonstration on March 6, the AG said "All rights are limited and they should be in conformity with the law, your rights end where someone?s start. You cannot therefore demonstrate where you are not supposed to", he opined.
He said Government?s determination to promote human rights in the country is evident in the numerous laws passed, such as the human traffic act and the domestic violence act. He disclosed that Government is working feverishly to pass the right to information bill, and the property of spouse bill.
It is mandatory for countries hosting ACHPR ordinary sessions to sign an agreement with the Commission to that effect.
On his part, the officer in charge of ACHPR, Robert Eno, expressed the Commission?s appreciation to Government for inviting them to host this year?s ordinary session in Ghana. He said Ghana has been very instrumental in the Commission?s successes, and the country?s decision to host the Commission confirms its commitment to the promotion of human rights. He said the Commission shares in Ghana?s Golden Jubilee celebrations as it also marks the 20th anniversary of its existence.
The ACHPR was established by the African Charter on Human and Peoples? Rights which came into force on 21 October 1986 after its adoption in Nairobi, Kenya in 1981 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the then Organisation of African Unity. It is charged with ensuring the promotion and protection of Human and Peoples? Rights throughout the African continent.
The Commission has its headquarters in Banjul, the Gambia, and meets twice a year - usually in March or April and in October or November.
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