The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has asserted that plea bargaining should not be used as a tool to shield individuals from accountability.
He made this statement during his keynote address at the 41st Cambridge Economic Crime Conference, held at Jesus College, Cambridge University, from September 1st to 8th, 2024.
“Prosecutors are “motivated by the sole objective of recovering supposed proceeds of crime in a situation where the accused persons plainly refuse to admit responsibility for the commission of those crimes, is an unwanted paradox inimical to the rationale for the existence of criminal laws,” he told a distinguished audience that included Attorneys-General, senior judicial officers, heads of police and criminal investigative bodies, and other key figures in the fight against economic crime.
Mr. Dame called for enhanced global cooperation to combat the growing threat of cross-border financial crimes.
He emphasized that the ultimate goal of prosecuting such crimes is to trace and recover the assets obtained through illicit activities.
The A-G further highlighted the need for international collaboration, particularly in tracing assets that often cross multiple jurisdictions.
He pointed out the complexities unique to different regions, such as Africa, where initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) present both opportunities and challenges in the fight against financial crime.
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