Tag: #JusticeReform
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BAIL IN NIGERIA: LAW SAYS IT’S FREE, BUT STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR URGENT REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT
There’s growing outcry from police prosecutors, lawyers, NGOs, and rights activists about how bail procedures are handled in practice in Nigeria. While the law clearly states that bail is a conditional right and must not require payment, everyday realities often tell a different story. Section 62(1) and Section 64(1) of the Police Act 2020 say…
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL URGES NIGERIA TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY AMID RISING INSECURITY
Is the death penalty the answer to crime? Amnesty International says no, calling on Nigerian governments to scrap capital punishment and rethink justice for lasting peace. Barbara Magaji, Amnesty’s Programmes Manager, spoke at a World Day Against Death Penalty event, highlighting that Nigeria’s security challenges persist despite using the death penalty for crimes like banditry…
