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The Digest:

A senior Ghana Police officer has stated that persistently denying a spouse sexual relations could constitute emotional abuse under domestic violence laws, potentially leading to a two-year prison sentence.

Key Points:
  • A senior Ghana Police officer says denying sex can be emotional abuse
  • The law applies equally to both husbands and wives in a marriage
  • A conviction under the Domestic Violence Act could lead to a 2-year jail term
  • The police clarified that causing emotional pain through actions or inactions is key
  • The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVSSU) handles such complaints
  • The law aims to address emotional harm within intimate relationships
  • Individuals are encouraged to report rather than suffer emotional abuse in silence
When the law enters the most private space of human intimacy, it forces a difficult conversation about where personal boundaries end and mutual obligation begins.

Sources: Vanguard, PM News