{"id":234364,"date":"2024-10-17T17:24:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/17\/galamsey-commence-immediate-prosecution-of-individuals-arrested\/"},"modified":"2024-10-17T17:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:24:53","slug":"galamsey-commence-immediate-prosecution-of-individuals-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/17\/galamsey-commence-immediate-prosecution-of-individuals-arrested\/","title":{"rendered":"Galamsey: Commence immediate prosecution of individuals arrested"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called on the government to commence immediate prosecution of individuals arrested for illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>This urgent appeal comes following the arrest of some galamseyers across the country.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Thursday, UTAG emphasised the need for swift and decisive action to deter others from engaging in illegal mining.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the efforts made by the government so far are commendable, a lot more sustained and strategic interventions are needed to yield the desired impact Ghanaians expect. The establishment of more designated courts to expedite the prosecution of illegal miners, as contained in the government\u2019s roadmap, is yet to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimilarly, the signing of a national pact by Presidential Candidates of political parties in support of the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana as per the government\u2019s roadmap is also yet to be realised.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThus, after reviewing the situation, we urge the government to take further decisive actions, including 1. Expanding the task force\u2019s mandate to include forest reserves and farmlands would ensure a comprehensive approach to stopping the destruction, especially by illegal mining activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c2. Expediting parliamentary revocation of the L.I. 2462 to curb mining in forest reserves. 3. Commencing immediate prosecution of individuals arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities. 4. Engaging with UTAG to discuss proposals on how to fight illegal mining while promoting responsible and sustainable mining for inclusive development,\u201d UTAG stated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1098233\" src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.12_e68b61c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.12_e68b61c5.jpg 720w, https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.12_e68b61c5-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1098232\" src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.11_6c4bd71c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.11_6c4bd71c.jpg 720w, https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-17-at-16.23.11_6c4bd71c-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called on the government to commence immediate prosecution of individuals arrested for illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. This urgent appeal comes following the arrest of some galamseyers across the country. 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