The Imo State Level Working Group on Administration of Criminal Justice Law has urged all relevant stakeholders to join hands to see to the full implementation of all provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law in Imo State, starting with the constitution of the Imo State Justice Sector Reform Team (in the Law referred to as “the ISJSRT”).
Speaking during the stakeholders meeting held in Owerri over the weekend, the Chairperson of the Working Group in the state, His Worship, Ogochukwu Uzoechi, noted that Imo State’s Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), No. 2 of 2020, was enacted to reform and strengthen the criminal justice system in the state.
“The law contains numerous progressive and impactful provisions designed to ensure fairness, efficiency, accountability, and respect for human rights throughout the criminal justice process”.
“Unfortunately, many provisions are not being fully implemented. This issue inspired the formation of our advocacy group, whose main goal is to ensure the effective implementation of ACJL in the state.
“Our organization operates voluntarily and does not receive salaries for the services we provide. We are dedicated to advancing access to justice and ensuring the faithful implementation of the provisions outlined in the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL). Our initiatives are supported by the CLEEN Foundation and the Norwegian Embassy. Through their assistance, we have been able to raise public awareness of key provisions of the ACJL, advocate for enhanced access to justice, develop institutional capacity for the effective enforcement of the ACJL, and provide legal support to indigent defenders who frequently face challenges navigating the legal system. Related News Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli forces, settlers, Hamas — UN Lagos killings: Family, activists reject push to free suspect UN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in Nigeria
