Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (amendment) Law (ACJL) of Lagos State.
The ACJL was first passed in 2007 and amended in 2011 more than 10 years ago.
The amendment is to ensure that the fundamental rights of suspects are protected as enshrined in the Constitution.
In a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), the amendment was 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.
He said key innovative provisions had been introduced as amendments to the law.
“The provisions include conducting criminal proceedings through audio and video conferencing platform, powers of Chief Magistrate to visit Police Stations, prohibition of media parade of suspects, compensation to victims of crime, protective measures for victims and witnesses as well as the Establishment of a Crime Data Register and the Criminal Justice Sector Reform Committee to monitor the implementation of this Law,” he said.
The AG stated that the signing further reinforced the commitment of the Governor to the promotion of law and order, protection of rights of citizens, decongestion of correctional facilities and ensure a crime-free society in Lagos State.
He noted that the Ministry of Justice through collaborative effort with stakeholders would ensure the provisions of the amended law are enforced.
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