Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill progresses through legal processes — Gender Minister
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has said the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill is progressing through the required processes, with proposed amendments to the Criminal Offences Act currently before the Attorney General’s Department.
She made the statement when a delegation from Amnesty International Ghana, led by its Director, Hannah Osei, paid a courtesy call on her to discuss the progress of the Bill and measures to strengthen the protection of persons affected by witchcraft accusations.
Dr Lartey welcomed Amnesty International Ghana’s continued partnership and reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons through stronger legal and policy measures.
The Minister said the ongoing processes would help advance efforts to provide stronger protection for persons affected by witchcraft accusations.
On her part, the Director of Amnesty International Ghana, Ms Osei, commended the Ministry’s efforts to advance gender equality and social protection and reaffirmed Amnesty International Ghana’s commitment to supporting advocacy for the passage of the Bill.
She appealed to the Ministry to continue working with the Attorney General’s Department and other stakeholders to facilitate the Bill’s progress.
Ms Osei noted that reintroducing the Bill as government-sponsored legislation would help address the challenges that prevented its earlier enactment.
The meeting also explored opportunities for continued collaboration between the Ministry and Amnesty International Ghana to safeguard the rights, dignity and well-being of persons affected by witchcraft accusations.
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