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PEOPLE'S POPULAR PARTY v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL

1970

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • HAYFRON-BENJAMIN J

Areas of Law

  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Human rights Law

AI Generated Summary

The People's Popular Party sought to hold protest marches against actions of foreign governments but were denied permits by the police without any stated reasons. They alleged this was a violation of their constitutional rights, especially since similar permits had been issued for other groups. The High Court held that the refusal without explanation was an infringement of their fundamental rights and declared that permits should only be refused if a breach of peace is likely and reasons must be provided in writing. This ruling underscores the requirement for fair and candid exercise of discretionary powers by authorities.

JUDGMENT