The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is advocating for restorative justice, emphasizing that genuine remorse and restitution can lead to lighter legal consequences for offenders.
In an interview with Nana Asabea on Plan B FM’s Nyansapɔ Fie show, John Ato Breboh, Deputy Chief Investigator of the Tema Sub-Regional Office of CHRAJ, encouraged offenders to make amends.
He cited a case where a man accidentally burned down an entire community due to a gas explosion, but due to genuine remorse and restitution, received lighter legal consequences, promoting a more rehabilitative approach to justice.
Uncle Ato stressed that offenders should consistently show remorse, and early expression of repentance carries more weight and should be encouraged.
As the Ombudsman of Ghana, CHRAJ aims to create a more rehabilitative and restorative approach to justice, focusing on repairing harm and promoting healing rather than solely punishing offenders.
Uncle Ato believes that victim-offender mediation and reconciliation help reduce recidivism, promote rehabilitation, and enhance public trust and confidence in the justice system.
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