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The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a couple to six months� imprisonment each with no labour for cutting the finger tips of their 10-year old son as punishment for stealing coins and meat in their soup. They were found guilty for causing harm and abetment of crime respectively. The maximum sentence prescribed by the law is 10 years� imprisonment. However, in delivering her judgement, the court took into account factors, including the nature of the crime, the circumstances of the accused persons and the fact that they were first-time offenders.