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Regarding the judicial system.
It is crucial to remember that Lagos State's diverse demographics has greatly increased the court system's complexities.
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It is crucial to remember that Lagos State's diverse demographics has greatly increased the court system's complexities.
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With debatably nearly half of all Nigerian lawyers practicing there, Lagos State boasts the biggest judicial and legal system in the country.
The justice committee of the transition working group,
With debatably nearly half of all Nigerian lawyers practicing there, Lagos State boasts the biggest judicial and legal system in the country.
The justice committee of the transition working group,
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which was established and officially launched by Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 25, 1999, made some recommendations that were advantageous to Lagos state as well as other states that followed the lead of the judicial reforms in Lagos state, such as Kwara, Rivers, and Enugu.
which was established and officially launched by Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 25, 1999, made some recommendations that were advantageous to Lagos state as well as other states that followed the lead of the judicial reforms in Lagos state, such as Kwara, Rivers, and Enugu.
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The committee came to the conclusion that the administration of the justice system in Lagos State must be fair, effective, proactive, well paid, merit driven, free of corruption, technologically advanced, inexpensive, and appropriately resourced.
The committee came to the conclusion that the administration of the justice system in Lagos State must be fair, effective, proactive, well paid, merit driven, free of corruption, technologically advanced, inexpensive, and appropriately resourced.
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They emphasized that it needed to be bound by the rule of law and steadfastly dedicated to defending human rights.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration adopted several of the recommendations provided by the judicial committee, including:
They emphasized that it needed to be bound by the rule of law and steadfastly dedicated to defending human rights.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration adopted several of the recommendations provided by the judicial committee, including:
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- Eliminating corruption from the legal system.
In order to do this, a number of judges and magistrates accused of corruption were disciplined professionally.
- Eliminating corruption from the legal system.
In order to do this, a number of judges and magistrates accused of corruption were disciplined professionally.
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The welfare of judges and magistrates was improved in order to provide transparent processes and foster a culture of zero tolerance for corrupt behavior.
Additionally, the appointments of 22 magistrates and more than 3 judges were revoked.
The welfare of judges and magistrates was improved in order to provide transparent processes and foster a culture of zero tolerance for corrupt behavior.
Additionally, the appointments of 22 magistrates and more than 3 judges were revoked.
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In furtherance to these actions, a lot of effort was put into streamlining the hiring process. The state Bar's input was solicited about judicial appointments and recruitment done entirely on the basis of merit and the recommendations of Judicial Service Commission
In furtherance to these actions, a lot of effort was put into streamlining the hiring process. The state Bar's input was solicited about judicial appointments and recruitment done entirely on the basis of merit and the recommendations of Judicial Service Commission
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The Commission was also charged with swiftly investigating all complaints made against judges and magistrates.
In the area of Capacity building for lawmakers. Before lawmakers began seating in 1999, regardless of their political party,
The Commission was also charged with swiftly investigating all complaints made against judges and magistrates.
In the area of Capacity building for lawmakers. Before lawmakers began seating in 1999, regardless of their political party,
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu made sure they attended a number of seminars and training sessions conducted by the ministry of Justice throughout his eight years in power.
He placed great importance on all branches of government embracing his vision for the development the Lagos State.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu made sure they attended a number of seminars and training sessions conducted by the ministry of Justice throughout his eight years in power.
He placed great importance on all branches of government embracing his vision for the development the Lagos State.
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In the Sector of Civic education for the people. Bola Tinubu assisted the NGOs and civil society organizations to arrange seminars and workshops on human rights and good governance in order to enlighten the people on their social responsibilities and support for
In the Sector of Civic education for the people. Bola Tinubu assisted the NGOs and civil society organizations to arrange seminars and workshops on human rights and good governance in order to enlighten the people on their social responsibilities and support for
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his vision for a better Lagos state.
The Lagos State House of Assembly also established an annual human rights day where important experts, lawmakers, and other members of the public debated the problems relating to fundamental rights, democracy, social responsibility, etc.
his vision for a better Lagos state.
The Lagos State House of Assembly also established an annual human rights day where important experts, lawmakers, and other members of the public debated the problems relating to fundamental rights, democracy, social responsibility, etc.
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–Promotion of legislation and laws.
The Lagos State House of Assembly's standing norms then permitted press coverage of its public sessions, and new laws approved by the house were highlighted on the ministry of Justice website as a measure to publicize the
–Promotion of legislation and laws.
The Lagos State House of Assembly's standing norms then permitted press coverage of its public sessions, and new laws approved by the house were highlighted on the ministry of Justice website as a measure to publicize the
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laws and bring them to the attention of the general public.
–Working with the state police command to enforce the laws.
The BAT administration upheld a friendly relationship with the police and offered financial and logistical support.
laws and bring them to the attention of the general public.
–Working with the state police command to enforce the laws.
The BAT administration upheld a friendly relationship with the police and offered financial and logistical support.
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Additionally, the police actively participated in the ministry's conference of all the stakeholders on the administration of justice.
The ministry of Justice also set up a police liaison desk to accelerate the swift resolution of criminal cases.
Additionally, the police actively participated in the ministry's conference of all the stakeholders on the administration of justice.
The ministry of Justice also set up a police liaison desk to accelerate the swift resolution of criminal cases.
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The Nigeria Corrections department in Lagos also received regular assistance in the area of Transportation and Consumables. These actions aided the the transport and welfare of accused individuals.
The Nigeria Corrections department in Lagos also received regular assistance in the area of Transportation and Consumables. These actions aided the the transport and welfare of accused individuals.
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A training session for police prosecutors in Lagos state was also organized by the ministry with support from the Ford Foundation, and at numerous police stations, the state government also set up human rights desks.
A training session for police prosecutors in Lagos state was also organized by the ministry with support from the Ford Foundation, and at numerous police stations, the state government also set up human rights desks.
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– Trial delays and congestion in the courts.
The committee proposed a revision of the high court rules and the implementation of sanctions on counsel who engaged in such abuses in order to avoid frequent adjournments obtained by the parties,
– Trial delays and congestion in the courts.
The committee proposed a revision of the high court rules and the implementation of sanctions on counsel who engaged in such abuses in order to avoid frequent adjournments obtained by the parties,
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which was the primary cause of delays in trial.
These recommendations include: - Strictly enforced deadlines.
- An efficient approach for managing cases.
- Punitive costs against counsel for procrastination or delay.
which was the primary cause of delays in trial.
These recommendations include: - Strictly enforced deadlines.
- An efficient approach for managing cases.
- Punitive costs against counsel for procrastination or delay.
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- More reasonable expenses for unsuccessful parties to cover.
- Final arguments from counsel must be submitted in writing.
- The motion's argument should also be submitted in writing.
- More reasonable expenses for unsuccessful parties to cover.
- Final arguments from counsel must be submitted in writing.
- The motion's argument should also be submitted in writing.
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– And as soon as an order is granted, the requested orders should be written out and attached to all applications for the judge's signature.
With the adoption of the 2004 High Court of Lagos State Civil Procedure Rules, all of the committee's recommendations were followed.
– And as soon as an order is granted, the requested orders should be written out and attached to all applications for the judge's signature.
With the adoption of the 2004 High Court of Lagos State Civil Procedure Rules, all of the committee's recommendations were followed.
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To further shorten trial delays
specialized high court divisions like criminal, general civil, probate, family, land, etc were formed in Lagos State. Judges with a focus on revenue, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and human rights issues were also deployed.
To further shorten trial delays
specialized high court divisions like criminal, general civil, probate, family, land, etc were formed in Lagos State. Judges with a focus on revenue, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and human rights issues were also deployed.
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–The welfare and compensation of judges and court employees reforms.
The following were listed by the committee as welfare concerns that needed to be addressed because they are instrumental to improving judicial performance,
–The welfare and compensation of judges and court employees reforms.
The following were listed by the committee as welfare concerns that needed to be addressed because they are instrumental to improving judicial performance,
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Attracting qualified attorneys to the bench, and decreasing the propensity for corruption:
-Renovation of current Magistrates Courts and High Courts.
- Appropriate and steady upkeep of the buildings and other infrastructure utilized by judicial officers.
Attracting qualified attorneys to the bench, and decreasing the propensity for corruption:
-Renovation of current Magistrates Courts and High Courts.
- Appropriate and steady upkeep of the buildings and other infrastructure utilized by judicial officers.
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