Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria

16/11/2023 26 min
Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria

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Episode Synopsis

The seventh episode of PLAC's Rights Conversations features Oluwafunke Adeoye, Executive Director of Hope Behind Bars, discussing the topic, 'Improving Access to Criminal Justice in Nigeria.'  She dissects Nigeria's criminal justice system including the legal framework of fundamental human rights, effectiveness of Legal Aid and the need for reform of Nigerian custodial centres. In addition, she speaks on the incidence of police brutality and measures to enhance access to criminal justice in Nigeria, including the role of the judiciary.Hope Behind Bars Africa is a non-profit organisation working to galvanise change in Nigeria's criminal justice system using data, technology adoption and policy advocacy. 

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