Lawmakers have given their approval for community service to be used instead of jail time for some offenses. This is a new step in Ghana's legal system.
The goal is to make the justice system more modern. It also aims to help people who commit crimes become better citizens.
This change is expected to lower the cost of keeping people in prison. It provides a different path for offenders.
Details about which crimes will qualify for community service have not yet been fully released.
The legislation was approved by Parliament. It will now move to the next stage of becoming law.