Before the introduction of
the ACJA Act, the criminal justice system was fraught with difficulties.
Following the intervention of the law, a number of innovations emerged which
not only prevented prolonged criminal trials but improved human rights in
Nigeria.
The ACJA merged the two criminal legislations- CPC and CPA. This act
provides for the administration of criminal justice system which promotes
efficient management of criminal justice institutions, speedy dispensation of
justice, protection of the society from crime and protection of the rights and
interest of the suspect, the defendant and victims in Nigeria.
the ACJA Act, the criminal justice system was fraught with difficulties.
Following the intervention of the law, a number of innovations emerged which
not only prevented prolonged criminal trials but improved human rights in
Nigeria.
The ACJA merged the two criminal legislations- CPC and CPA. This act
provides for the administration of criminal justice system which promotes
efficient management of criminal justice institutions, speedy dispensation of
justice, protection of the society from crime and protection of the rights and
interest of the suspect, the defendant and victims in Nigeria.
Some key innovations in
the act includes, speedy trial, suspended sentencing, community service, plea
bargain, parole, trial of a corporation, compensation to victims of crimes and
so on. It is worth to note that out of the thirty six states in the federation,
twenty one states have adopted the Act.
the act includes, speedy trial, suspended sentencing, community service, plea
bargain, parole, trial of a corporation, compensation to victims of crimes and
so on. It is worth to note that out of the thirty six states in the federation,
twenty one states have adopted the Act.
The applicability of the
Laws in these states are very challenging as stakeholders in the judiciary,
including magistrates, lawyers and law officers are yet to demonstrate full
awareness and commitment to the use or enforcement of the laws. For example, in
Lagos State, there are still delays in trials, the constitutional ideal of not
detaining an arrested person beyond 24 hours is still feasible in practice and
so on.
Laws in these states are very challenging as stakeholders in the judiciary,
including magistrates, lawyers and law officers are yet to demonstrate full
awareness and commitment to the use or enforcement of the laws. For example, in
Lagos State, there are still delays in trials, the constitutional ideal of not
detaining an arrested person beyond 24 hours is still feasible in practice and
so on.
The question that arises
are, how is ACJL enforced in other states of the federation? Are there
innovations peculiar to the different states?
are, how is ACJL enforced in other states of the federation? Are there
innovations peculiar to the different states?
The various issues and challenges of instituting actions
against Medical Practitioners and the way forward would be discussed at the
Plenary Session of the NBA Annual General Conference scheduled to hold on;
against Medical Practitioners and the way forward would be discussed at the
Plenary Session of the NBA Annual General Conference scheduled to hold on;
Date:
Tuesday, 27th August 2019
Tuesday, 27th August 2019
Time: 9.00 – 10.30
Venue:
Lantana, Eko Hotel
Lantana, Eko Hotel
Speakers:
Moderator: Chief Bayo Ojo
Panelists: Hon. Justice Ishaq Bello(Chief Judge of the
FCT)
FCT)
Chinonye Obiagwu
SAN
SAN
Uche Ihediwa
Cordelia U. Eke