AKAINYAH  v. THE REPUBLIC [1968] GLR 330-352

Criminal law and procedure—Corrupt Practices (Prevention) Act, 1964—Adverse findings—Trial based on findings—Effect of findings—Presumption of guilt—Burden of proving the contrary—Principles to be applied where accused gives evidence on his own behalf—Corrupt Practices (Prevention) Act, 1964 (Act 230).

Criminal law and procedure—Corrupt Practices (Prevention) Act, 1964—Appointment of commission—Application of enactment—Whether commission capable of making findings in respect of persons not public officers—Whether power to report to N.L.C.—Whether White Paper invalidated the report—Corrupt Practices (Prevention) (Appointment of Commission) Instrument, 1966 (E.I. 93).