By Vincent Ujumadu
AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases.
However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative.
The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), said the decision was in line with the provisions of Section 156 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State, 2022.
According to him, the move is aimed at mainstreaming plea bargaining in the state’s criminal justice system and ensuring more efficient case management.
