Denying your spouse sex now a criminal offense in Ghana
Ghanaian police have declared that refusing sexual relations between spouses constitutes emotional abuse and is subject to criminal prosecution. This means that either husband or wife can report to the police if they are denied intimacy or even if a spouse refuses to eat food prepared by the other.
Source The Times
Authorities emphasize that such refusals harm the partner’s mental health and are regarded as a form of emotional violence. The policy aims to protect marital relationships and promote accountability within marriage.
Moving forward, this may result in an increase in criminal cases linked to domestic disputes and shift societal attitudes towards personal boundaries and marital duties.
