Agf Tasks State Attorneys - General To Support Full Implementation Ofindependence, Financial Autonomy Of Judiciary.
The Attorney General of the federation and Minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi has tasked state Attorneys-General
to support the full implementation of independence and financial autonomy for the judiciary across the States as provided for under the Constitution .
He said that the autonomy is a mark of true and holistic commitment to the ideals of democracy, good governance and the rule of law.
Fagbemi gave the task.while addressing judicial officers during the south east special policy summit on criminal justice reforms held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital.
He said that the summit will serve as an avenue for promoting access to both civil and criminal justice in terms of deployment of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Plea Bargaining and Restorative Justice in Civil and Criminal Justice Reforms.
Attorney General expressed joy that the Chief Law Officers in the South East have set a noble pace with this initiative of promoting criminal justice administration in Nigeria.
He urged relevant stakeholders and authorities in the region to continue to support measures to ensure effective implementation of their various roles under the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws and to also work on improving tame through appropriate legislative amendments.
The Minister noted that an effective and efficient justice system is a panacea for peace, stability and economic growth and development, adding that It is critical to continue to take necessary steps to promote access to justice and rule of law within their respective spheres of authority.
He maintained that justice sector responsibilities, functions and activities are cross-cutting and interwoven, while the powers to implement these responsibilities are co-located in different institutions involved in the administration of justice and that their duties as Chief Law Officers are to lead the coordination of the
Fagbemi also said the concept of victim compensation is integral to a comprehensive criminal justice system, stressing that both Norway and the Netherlands prioritize compensating victims for the harm they have endured which provides a tangible form of justice but also acknowledges the rights and needs of those directly affected by crime,fostering a sense of closure and redress.
He pointed out that non-custodial options represent a progressive departure from the overreliance on incarceration and that those optlons, whether in the form of community service,probation, or alternative dispute resolution mechanism .allow or a more tailored and rehabilitative response to criminal behavlour.
"The summit also serves as an avenue for promoting access to both civil and criminal justice in terms of deployment of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Plea Bargaining and Restorative Justice in Civil and Criminal Justice Reforms.
"It is not in doubt that an effective and efficient jusice system is a panacea for peace, stabillty and economic growth and development. Consequently, It is critical to continue to take necessary steps to promote access to justice and rule of law within our respective spheres of authority.
"As it is common knowledge.justice sector responsibllities, functions and activities are cross-cutting and interwoven, while the powers to implement these responsibilities are co-located in different institutions involved in the administration of justice.Our duties as Chief Law Officers are to lead the coordination of the the sector are achieved.
'I would like to urge relevant stakeholders and authorities in this region to continue to support measures to ensure effective implementation of their various roles under the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws and to also work on improving tame through appropriate legislative amendments.