Child defilement is a serious crime in Ghana, and those who knowingly permit it to occur on their property face significant legal consequences under national law.

Relevant Legislation

Ghana's Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732) both contain provisions that can hold property owners, landlords, teachers, and guardians liable if they knowingly allow or fail to prevent sexual abuse of a child on their premises.

Who Is at Risk?

• Landlords who ignore reports of abuse involving tenants
• School staff who turn a blind eye to staff-student abuse
• Guardians who fail to act on signs of abuse

What You Should Do

Report suspected child abuse immediately to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) or the nearest police station. Protecting a child is not just a moral duty — it is a legal one.