Last Change:

05/14/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Ghana as amended to 1996

Year: 1992

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1993/en/102652?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Ghana&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-102652-en
Description

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 1996 introduces several amendments to the Constitution of Ghana, affecting aspects of citizenship, parliamentary operations, and specific national functions. The Constitution does not explicitly address refugees or asylum seekers. However, it includes some provisions that may indirectly relate to them such as Article 17 which provides for equality before the law for all persons, irrespective of gender, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, creed, or social or economic status. 

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Constitution of the Republic of Ghana - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of Ghana - Generic