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Title:Criminal justice sector reforms in Nigeria
Author:Olong, MatthewISNI
Year:2015
Periodical:East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights (ISSN 1021-8858)
Volume:21
Issue:2
Pages:366-382
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subject:criminal law
Abstract:The quest for a criminal justice system that is just, responsive, humane and recognizes the fact that changes are inevitable and criminal legislation should move and adapt to changes in society remains the tap root on which rests an ideal justice system. This article explores the possibility of a criminal justice system in Nigeria that would imbibe respect for the rule of law, human rights, integrated, efficient and effective criminal justice that is fair and provides reasonable and equal access to justice. The author argues for an ideal criminal justice system that provides qualitative and speedy delivery of justice; a criminal justice delivery that would strike a balance between delayed and hurried justice and would utilize information and communication technology for the attainment of substantial justice. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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