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). Â 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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Defamation in Nigeria is the act of communicating false statements about a person that result in damage to that person’s reputation. A defamatory statement is one which tends to lower a person in the estimation of other members of society; or to expose him to hatred, contempt, or ridicule; or to cause other persons to
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Statutes of Limitations in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction Before taking ;legal action, it is crucial to understand the statutes of limitations in Nigeria as different types of action are subject to specific timeframes. Â A statute of limitations is a legal term that defines the period within which a lawsuit must be filed. Â Once this
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PSC Chair Seeks Justice for Crime Victims, Calls for Criminal Justice Reform. Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s criminal justice system to ensure that victims of crime are no longer marginalized and treated as mere witnesses, but
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