3.
Outputs of the Justice Sector Reform Initiatives 2014-2016
The reform initiatives embarked upon by the Federal Government in collaboration with the
States and CSOs has resulted in the following outputs: The development and adoption of the national policy on Prosecutions, 2014f and its
supplementary Code of Conduct for Prosecutors in Nigeria and Guidelines for
Prosecutors.
The coming into force of the 2015 Administration of Criminal Justice Act which seeks to
promote efficient management of Criminal Justice institutions, speedy dispensation of
justice, protection of the society from crimes and protection of the rights and interest of
the suspect, the defendant and victims in Nigeria.
The drafting of the national Justice Policy 2016 is on-going by a technical working group
set up by the Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice.
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