Posted 4/14/2024, 11:40:16 AM
Justice Sector Overhaul Planned to Address Delays, Strengthen Rights
- Justice sector reform planned, agencies like NDLEA, Correctional Service, Code of Conduct Bureau concerned over potential overhaul
- Reform part of plans to protect rights, allow access to justice, ensure speedy trials
- NDLEA a focus due to low prosecution rates, internal issues over promotions and appointments
- Courts may see reforms to reduce delays, backlogs, with more cases ending at Appeals Court
- Summit on Justice sector reform slated for April to discuss and adopt policy changes, draft legislation