the 1960 Criminal Code, which bans “publishing false news with intent to cause fear or harm to the public or disturb the public peace” made arrests of some individuals. Security Forces and Human Rights As part of effort to rid itself of such negative images, the Ghana Police Service undertook a number of awareness-raising campaigns and highlighted the existence of the Police (PIPS) established to receive complaints from the general public. The Service also undertook internal disciplinary actions against offending police officials. There were, however, reported cases of security forces brutalizing and mishandling civilians. There were also cases of altercations between the military and police which sometimes resulted in injuries to personnel. There were instances where security forces detained persons beyond the mandatory 48 hours. The military continued to participate in law enforcement activities during the year. 2.13.2 Human Rights Action Plan The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) indicated that the country was preparing a National Human Rights Action Plan (NAHRAP). A baseline survey on the human rights situation in Ghana was being conducted to provide the basis for the formulation of the NAHRAP. 2.13.3 Death Penalty The death penalty remains on the penal laws of Ghana. In 2011, the Ghana Prison Service reported that as at November 2011 a total of 141 prisoners had been sentenced to death by hanging, though no executions have been carried out since 1993. 2.13.3 Harmful Cultural Practices Sixth Annual APRM Progress Report: January – December 2011 29