In collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Citizens Gavel, AWJAI conducted a monitoring visit to Bwari Police Station, led by Her Worship Okoronkwo Chiemene. During our visit on August 29, 2024, we encountered an inmate, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, who had been detained […]
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In the darkness of domestic violence, a young mother and her 2 children found themselves trapped, helpless, and afraid. Beaten and cast out with nothing, not even essentials for her babies, she faced the looming threat of death from her abuser. But in the midst of her despair, she found a beacon of hope
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AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Citizens Gavel, Hope Behind Bars Africa, the Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Committee, and students from the Nigerian Law School, conducted a monitoring visit to Dawaki Police Station on September 26, 2024. The visit was led by Magistrate Muhammad Tahir and other court
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AWJAI, along with Magistrate Ibegu Linda Abhiranyam of the Magistrate Court Lugbe, the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee, Citizens Gavel, and duty solicitors, conducted an oversight inspection at Trademoore Police Station on July 30, 2024. During the visit, two detainees confessed to theft; however, the victim, having recovered his stolen items, chose not to
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AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), conducted an oversight visit to the Apo Legislative Quarters Police Station, led by His Worship Magistrate Dodo, on July 29, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the Nigerian Police’s compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and other relevant laws in managing
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Introduction The Rights of Children in Nigeria are protected by a comprehensive legal framework that includes national laws such as the Child Rights Act (2003) and international treaties like the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). These rights cover various aspects of a child’s life, from education and health to protection
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The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC), established under section 5(3) of the Legal Practitioners Act (As Amended), is a statutory body in Nigeria responsible for conferring the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This rank, akin to the title of Queen’s Counsel (QC) in the United Kingdom, recognizes distinguished legal practitioners who have
Introduction Reforming Nigeria’s prisons is an essential issue that impacts not only the incarcerated individuals but also society as a whole. Nigerian correctional centers are not just institutions designed to house individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences; They are an integral part of the country’s justice system that unfortunately reflects a profound social dilemma, and
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Restorative Justice in Nigeria: A Path to Conflict Resolution and Justice Reform In a significant move towards justice reform, the Federal Government is calling on stakeholders to adopt restorative justice in Nigeria as a central approach for conflict resolution. This call was made by Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation at
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Restorative justice in Nigeria: A Path to Healing and Accountability Introduction Restorative Justice in Nigeria is an evolving approach in the field of criminal law that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior through inclusive processes that engage all stakeholders. It is a system of dispute resolution that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by
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