Adhere to public order law; Police administration cautions the public over unlawful demonstrations

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The Police Administration reminds organizers and participants of special events such as demonstrations to give due regard to the laws of the country, particularly the Public Order Act 1994 (Act 491).

The Police Administration also assures the public that measures have been put in place to contain the unlawful demonstrations. While regretting the inconveniences created to the public by the closure of some roads and facilities, it assures that such actions are necessary for the protection of lives and properties. Read more from the attached.

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In a statement issued by Sheilla Kessie Abayie-Buckman (Mrs.) Superintendent of Police Director, Public Affairs siad;

1. The Police Administration notes with concern, recent disregard for laws governing public assembly in Ghana, resulting in damage to both state and private properties. It is reiterated that such assembly including “demonstrations” fall directly under the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491).

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2. The Public Order Act places an obligation on persons who desire to
hold demonstrations or special events to give notice to the Police of such intention in a period of not less than five days before the date of the event. It is also obliges participants to obey the directions of police officers safeguarding the proper movement of other persons and vehicles and generally maintaining order.

3. The Police Administration therefore calls on organisers and participants of such events to give due regard to the laws of the country. It also wishes to remind the public that failure to notify the police of any special event amounts to an offence which can lead to various penalties including imprisonment. Also, if any crimes are committed in the course of such unlawful demonstrations, all participants are jointly and severally responsible for the crimes.

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4. The Police Administration however assures the general public that measures have been put in place to contain the unlawful demonstrations. While regretting the inconveniences created to the public by the closure of some roads and facilities, it assures that such actions are necessary for the protection of lives and properties.