Ghana’s president has invoked a tough new law against coronavirus:
Ghana’s president has invoked a tough new law against coronavirus: why it’s disquieting April 7, 2020 During a state of emergency, governments, as the duty-bearers, are allowed to temporarily suspend the exercise and enjoyment of some rights. They are also allowed to bypass some procedural limits to have more of a free hand to deal with the emergency, while maintaining law and order. But national and international laws set limits for governments to follow to avoid abuses and possible human rights violations. Ghana has introduced a range of measures in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus. These include quarantine and isolation of those who have the virus. Restrictions have also been placed on a host of events, including public and social gatherings. The country’s borders have been shut and partial lockdowns imposed in Greater Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Greater Kumasi. Many of these measures have been imposed under a new law, the Imp...