The case for non-custodial sentencing and plea bargaining in addressing same-sex sexual relationships
Non-custodial sentencing encompasses various court-imposed punishments that exclude imprisonment, such as community service, probation orders, fines, and conditional discharges. These alternatives, aimed at punishing and rehabilitating offenders and preventing recidivism, are crucial, especially when the lack of a comprehensive framework in Ghana often results in incarceration for minor offences, thereby worsening prison overcrowding.
Godfred Dame Ghana Prisons Service Community Service Parliament Of Ghana International Condemnation Proper Human Sexual Rights
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