A man has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for defilement. The sentence was handed down by a High Court in Accra.
The convict is 42 years old and a father of two children. He was found guilty of defiling a 14-year-old girl.
The court heard the case and conducted a thorough trial. Evidence presented led to the guilty verdict.
The sentence includes hard labour, meaning the convict will have to perform difficult physical work as part of his prison term.
This sentencing follows a legal process that aims to protect children and punish those who commit such crimes.
The case highlights the commitment of the judicial system to address offenses against minors.