Nigerian Police and Correctional Service
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The Nigerian Correctional Service was formerly known as the Nigerian Prison Service.

True

The Nigerian Police Force is responsible for maintaining public order and providing safety to citizens.

True

The Nigerian Correctional Service operates both custodial and state services.

False

The Inspector General of Police oversees the operations of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The community policing initiative is aimed at enhancing police service by engaging local communities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigerian Police Force can enforce laws while collaborating with other security agencies.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigerian Correctional Service Act was enacted in 2020.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is only one type of service in the Nigerian Correctional Service.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigeria Police Council is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Inspector General of Police is the highest-ranking officer in the Nigeria Police Force.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community policing initiatives in Nigeria aim to enhance cooperation between the police and local communities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigerian Correctional Service is responsible for the arrest and prosecution of individuals suspected of committing crimes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reforming the criminal justice system in Nigeria has no impact on the operations of the Nigeria Police.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigeria Police Council includes members from various sectors to assist in decision-making.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community policing initiatives are solely focused on increasing the number of police officers in neighborhoods.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigerian Correctional Service plays a role in rehabilitating offenders within the criminal justice system.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community policing initiatives in Nigeria aim to strengthen the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigerian Correctional Service is primarily focused on drug enforcement.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Criminal Justice System Reform in Nigeria is aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of legal processes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Inspector General of Police does not have any authority over community policing initiatives.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nigeria Police Council is a key body in the formulation of police policies and strategies.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community policing initiatives are exclusively focused on urban areas in Nigeria.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • The administration of justice is the process by which a government's legal system is executed.
  • This includes personnel, activity, and structure of the justice system.
  • It involves investigating crimes, trial process, laws governing investigative and court activities, and the courts themselves.
  • Agencies involved in training, continuing legal education, appointment, and discipline of personnel involved in the administration of justice are also part of it.
  • Agencies responsible for formulating relevant policies are also included.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to list and explain institutions involved in law enforcement and prosecution.
  • Students will be able to explain the duties of Ministries of Justice and affiliated institutions.
  • Students will be able to explain the role of the Judiciary and its affiliated institutions.
  • Students will be able to explain the establishment and functions of: the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Law Enforcement Agencies in Nigeria

  • Law enforcement agencies are part of the executive arm of government.
  • They are responsible for enforcement of general or specific laws.
  • Their duties often include investigation and prosecution.
  • Key federal agencies include: the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Federal Road Safety Commission, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Police.
  • Other agencies include Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)

Ministries of Justice and Affiliated Agencies

  • The discussion focuses on the Federal Ministry of Justice and includes:
    • Council of Legal Education (CLE)
    • National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
    • National Human Rights Commission
    • Nigerian Copyright Commission
    • Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS)
    • Nigeria Law Reform Commission
    • Legal Aid Council of Nigeria
    • Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

The Nigerian Judiciary and Its Agencies

  • The Judiciary is the arm of government vested with judicial powers.
  • Its agencies include the National Judicial Institute (NJI), the National Judicial Council, the Federal Judicial Service Commission, the State Judicial Service Commission, the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal.

Institutions Involved in Law Enforcement and Prosecution in Nigeria

  • Key institutions include: the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Nigeria Customs Service.
  • Their functions are diverse, ranging from enforcing laws related to trafficking in persons to combating drug-related offenses and collecting customs revenue.

The Ministries of Justice and Affiliated Agencies (cont.)

  • The Federal Ministry of Justice is the legal arm of the federal government.
  • Its key functions include presenting cases to the judiciary.
  • Departments within the ministry include Public Prosecution, Citizens Rights, Finance and Administration, Planning, Legal Drafting, Civil Litigation, and other related matters.
  • Established by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Act 1984
  • A body corporate with perpetual succession and common seal.
  • Manages the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Council.
  • Responsibilities include managing legal education of persons seeking to be members of the legal profession.
  • Provides training for legal practitioners

National Human Rights Commission

  • Established to promote and protect human rights.
  • Deals with matters relating to the Nigerian Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, and other international treaties.
  • Has quasi-judicial power to summon persons, evidence and award compensation.
  • Responsible for copyright matters in Nigeria.
  • Handles administration, regulation, enforcement, and prosecution.

Nigerian Law Reform Commission

  • Duties include reviewing federal laws systematically, codifying laws, eliminating anomalies, and modernizing the law.
  • It works in consonance with the prevailing norms of the Nigerian society.
  • Accepts and considers proposals of law reform

Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

  • Promotes international commercial arbitration in Africa.
  • Manages international arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules; provides enforcement of arbitral awards, and gives related advice and assistance to parties.
  • Administers domestic commercial arbitration under the Nigerian Act.
  • Provides technical facilities

The Nigerian Judiciary and Affiliated Institutions (cont.)

  • Section 6 of the 1999 Constitution establishes the Superior Courts in Nigeria.
  • These include the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, State High Courts, Sharia Courts of Appeal, Customary Courts of Appeal etc.

National Judicial Institute(NJI)

  • Established by Decree No. 28 of 1991.
  • Managed by a board of governors.
  • Comprises the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Attorney-General, and the most senior judge of the Supreme Court.

The Federal Judicial Service Commission and the State Judicial Service Commission

  • Their functions involve advising the National Judicial Council on appointments, exercising disciplinary control over judicial officers, and recommending removal from office.
  • The commission consists of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Attorney-General, and other members as prescribed by the constitution.

The Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal

  • Established by the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, 1991.
  • Function is to deal with complaints of corruption by public servants.
  • The Bureau has a chairman and nine other members appointed by the president.

The Attorney-General of the Federation

  • Powers: The CJ is the Chief Law Officer of the Federation as per Section 150(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
  • Subsection Two: A person is not qualified to hold office unless they have practiced as legal practitioners for not less than ten years.
  • Responsibilities include administrative duties, acting as chief legal advisor to the state, and being a guardian of the public interest.

Administrative Duties (Attoney-General)

  • The Attorney-General manages day-to-day running of the Ministry.
  • He is responsible for the formulation of legal policies within legal education, law reform, administration of justice, and legal ethics.
  • The Attorney-General serves as a member of the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee & other legal committees

The Attorney-General as Guardian of Public Interest (Criminal Proceedings)

  • The 1999 Constitution (as amended) gives the Attorney-General the power to institute criminal proceedings in Nigerian courts for offenses under a National Assembly Act, including taking over or discontinuing proceedings started by others.

The Attorney-General as Guardian of Public Interest (Civil Proceedings)

  • The Attorney-General's role in civil proceedings is primarily restricted to asserting public rights or redressing public wrongs.
  • He/she has the discretion to decide whether to consent to individuals initiating cases for public wrongs.

Delegation of Power by the Attorney-General

  • The Attorney-General can delegate his powers to any officer within his department.
  • This delegation is usually not unlimited, and certain powers, like the power of nolle prosequi, cannot be delegated to subordinates.

The Nigeria Police Force

The Nigeria Police Force is responsible for maintaining law, order, public safety and security of the nation. The IGP is the head of the Nigeria Police and is appointed by the President.

The Nigerian Correctional Service

  • The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) is tasked with the humane and fair treatment of inmates, and the overall security of the prison system. It is divided into Custodial and Non-custodial services.

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Test your knowledge about the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Correctional Service. This quiz covers their roles, responsibilities, and the regulatory framework governing their operations. Understand key concepts such as community policing and the reforms introduced in 2020.

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