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<\/p>\nKaduna judiciary undertakes reform,<\/p>\n
unveils rules for quick dispensation of justice<\/p>\n
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Zainab Tanimu<\/p>\n
Kaduna Northwest Nigeria<\/p>\n
The administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) in conjunction with Public Private Development Center (PPDC) on Tuesday, launched Kaduna state administration of criminal justice rules, criminal justice service charter and Standard Operating Procedure to improve access to justice in the state.<\/p>\n
The event which took place during a town hall meeting held at Hotel Seventeen, Kaduna had series of inspiring presentations on way forward to enhancing improvement in the judicial sector.<\/p>\n
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Dr. John Omughele, a legal practitioner\u00a0 presenting a keynote address tagged, \u2018Access to Justice\u2019 supported by Public Private Development Centre (PPDC) and US Department of State Bureau for Narcotics and Enforcement Affairs touched on critical areas of the administration of criminal justice system with a view to charting way forward on areas found wanting.<\/p>\n
The legal luminary, fielding questions from newsmen shortly after his presentation said the town hall meeting proffered the opportunity for appraisal on whether things are being done properly or not thereby giving room for improvement.<\/p>\n
He gave areas where lawyers need to look at in the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n
” Meetings like this are very important to enable us appraise whether we are doing well. Meeting the expectations of the law or not.<\/p>\n
We also have the opportunity to look at whether we need to make amendments.<\/p>\n
The presenter spoke on criminal justice reform in relation to cases management;\u00a0 spoke on detention, and how to deal with offences especially those dealing with relationships.<\/p>\n
Lamenting on the pending cases of trials which he said has overstretched structures and correctional centers, the new reform he sees as going to ease the desperation of justice.<\/p>\n
According to him, his investigation reveals that about 70,000 inmates are presently awaiting trials across the country. This he considered a huge figure and a problem because there are no enough structured to accommodate such.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been concerned about improvements in justice delivery system especially the criminal side. There are usually factors like detention of persons in correctional centers and other places such as EFCC, ICPC and police detentions.<\/p>\n
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“How quickly can the courts resolve cases even where detention is necessary. Also, is there a way that we can avoid detention considering the economic, security, health and human rights implications with so many people?<\/p>\n
There has to be speedy delivery of justice. He emphasized.<\/p>\n
“We must address the administration of criminal justice by making sure the Chief Judges assign cases with dispatch within a particular period to judges who will treat cases in time.<\/p>\n
On what the public must know in relation to administration of justice.<\/p>\n
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Stressing the role of judiciary,<\/p>\n
“we cannot have democracy without Judiciary.” He stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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