Twenty-one individuals on remand at the Tamale Central Prison have been granted bail. This happened as part of the Justice for All Programme.
The program seeks to ease overcrowding in prisons. It also aims to make sure more people can access justice.
A special court sat at the prison to review the cases. A total of 37 applications from remand inmates were considered.
Of the applications reviewed, 21 inmates met the criteria for bail. This decision offers them a chance to await their trial outside of prison.
The Justice for All Programme is a judicial initiative. It holds special sittings to address cases of prolonged remand detention.
This effort is part of ongoing reforms within the justice system. The goal is to ensure fairer outcomes for all involved.