Here is one of our latest publications: “Know Your Rights – A concise version of the Nigeria Police ACT 2020 in accordance with the Administrative Criminal Justice Act/Law”.
We compiled key provisions of the Nigeria Police Act alongside their corresponding translations in the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJL) for each state, spanning Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
This publication is a component of our ongoing initiative aimed at enhancing police governance and fostering positive community-police relations nationwide. Some of the key provisions we looked into are Arrest, Interrogation, Search, Detention, Bail and Use of force.
PWAN with support from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) implemented the project ‘Enhancing Police Governance: Deepening Understanding of the Police Act 2020 and Regulations Across Nigeria’ Specifically across the 6 geopolitical zones, focusing on Kano, Plateau, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Borno states and the FCT.
The project addressed critical gaps in the understanding and application of the Police Act 2020 and accompanying regulations within the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). The project uses a multifaceted approach to tackle these identified issues, including targeted workshops for police officers at various levels and public town hall meetings to raise awareness among citizens.
These efforts will ensure that the principles of the Police Act 2020 are understood and integrated into daily policing practices, thereby promoting a culture of lawfulness and respect for human rights within the NPF.
This initiative is necessary due to the documented challenges in policing standards, practices, and community relations in Nigeria.
Here is a link to download a copy:
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