New Nation School has come out to correct a recent publication by the Ghana News Online which falsely claimed that the Human Rights Court declared the school’s treatment of students as harsh.
The report, circulated by various media outlets, including MyJoyOnline and Adom TV, suggested that the court found the school guilty of excessively harsh treatment and violating students’ rights to freedom of expression.
However, after reviewing the court’s ruling, it’s clear that this publication is not only misleading but also a complete misrepresentation of the facts. Here are the key facts from the court ruling:
*New Nation School Cleared of Wrongdoing*: The Human Rights Court ruled in favor of New Nation School, dismissing allegations of unlawful disciplinary measures. The court validated the school’s actions as being within its rights to enforce discipline.
No Violation of Freedom of Expression: The court concluded that the disciplinary actions taken by the school did not infringe upon students’ freedom of expression. Instead, the court emphasized that the school acted to maintain discipline and safeguard its reputation.
Misrepresentation of Court’s Findings: The report selectively quoted parts of the judgment, ignoring the broader context and ultimate conclusion of the case. This creates a false impression of wrongdoing by the school.
New Nation School remains committed to providing quality education within a disciplined framework. The school urges the public to disregard the erroneous reports and rely on accurate information regarding the court’s ruling.
Source: Bernard K Dadzie; Greater Accra Region
