Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has signed the Lagos
State Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2021 into law.
In July, the state house of assembly passed the amendment
bill, which also makes provision for preventing the police from parading
suspects before the media in Lagos.
Section 9(a) of the amendment bill states: “As from the
commencement of this law, the police shall refrain from parading any suspect
before the media”.
Moyosore Onigbanjo, attorney-general of the state, in a statement on Tuesday, said Sanwo-Olu assented to the bill on September 30.
According to Onigbanjo, the provisions of the amendment bill
include the conduct of criminal proceedings through audio and video
conferencing platforms.
The bill also stipulates protective measures for victims and
witnesses, as well as the establishment of a crime data register and criminal
justice sector reform committee.
“Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on the 30th of
September 2021 assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment)
Law (ACJL) of Lagos State, 2021,” the statement reads.
“The ACJL was first
passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in 2011 (more than ten (10) years
ago) to ensure the fundamental rights of suspects and persons that come into
contact with the justice system, as enshrined in the constitution, are
protected.
“In a bid to further strengthen the justice system, promote
the rights of victims and suspects as well as address the issue of delay in the
administration of criminal justice in Lagos State, key innovative provisions
have been introduced as amendments to the Law.
“This further reinforces the commitment of Mr. Governor,
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to the promotion of law & order, protection of rights
of citizens, decongestion of our correctional facilities and ensure a
crime-free society in Lagos State.
“The ministry of justice, through collaborative effort with
stakeholders in the administration of criminal justice, will ensure the
provisions of this law are enforced.”
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