103. Adopt an official moratorium on the death Review of the Federal ministry of Justice National penalty, as a step towards the definitive abolition of Study Report on Death Penalty and Moratorium is the death penalty; being, considered. However, the Supreme Court decision in Kalu Onuoha v. The State reaffirms the constitutionality of death sentence in Nigeria. Prohibition of Torture and Ill Treatment 104. Enact a specific law to define, prohibit and The Anti-Torture Bill presented by the National CSO criminalize torture in accordance with the Convention coalition to the legislature is already receiving against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or attention as at December 2016. All police, security Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the and Intelligence Agencies Academies/Institutes Commission’s Robben Island Guidelines, and initiate train officers on Human Rights and Torture etc. programs for training law enforcement agents on the Robben Island Guidelines; 105. Adequately resource the National Committee on The Committee is seeking support from relevant Torture to enable it discharge its mandates effectively; stakeholders to carry out its mandate. 106. Expedite the production of a detailed report on Efforts are ongoing in this regards. the activities of the National Committee on of Torture set up since 2009; Right to liberty and security of person / Conditions of Prisons and Detention Centres/ Access to Justice /Administration of Justice/Policing and Human Rights 107. Take the necessary measures to ensure strict The Nigerian Judiciary is at its best protecting such respect for the constitutionally stipulated timelines for rights and a system of compensation is being remands in police custody and pre-trial detention, and worked out in accordance with section 35(6) of the where breached, ensure a system for payment of 1999 Constitution and the Supreme court decision compensation to affected persons; in Ogor v. Kolawole (1985)6 NCLR 534 – that the award of compensation is constitutionally mandatory. 108. Urgently conclude the process of enactment of Already assented to as an Act in 2015. the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill into law, as this is expected to significantly reduce prison populations, as well as take other necessary measures to reduce prison overcrowding, in particular by adopting a policy of alternative and non-custodial sentences; 109. Ensure that minors are separated from adult This is part of ongoing reform in practice. prisons and that convicted persons are separated from detainees; 110. Strengthen the ongoing remedial educational Initiatives in this regard are being pursued as part of and vocational training activities in prisons to facilitate the Penal/Prison Reform. the social reintegration of prisoners after they leave prison; Ensure in-service human rights training for the police and law enforcement officers, set up human rights monitoring units within the various law 15

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