Compulsory Voting in Nigeria: A Cure for Voter Apathy or a Step Too Far?
By Victory Chukwuka A new amendment proposed by the Nigerian House of Representatives, which recently passed second reading, seeks to make voting mandatory for all
What the Courts Missed in Sunday Jackson’s Death Sentence
By David Abraham On the 7th of March 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the death sentence of Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa
4 WAYS TECH CAN IMPROVE THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
By Victory Chukwuka The criminal justice system in Nigeria is often hindered by inefficiencies, corruption, and a lack of transparency. The Inspector General of
How Prison Disproportionately Affects Women in Nigeria
By Victory Chukwuka In Nigeria, the criminal justice system disproportionately impacts women, leading to a range of social, economic, and psychological consequences. According to the
Reflections from the Women in Corrections Conference in Bangkok – A Call for Action
I am writing to share key reflections from the Women in Corrections Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, convened by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA),
JUSTICE PROJECT: Hope Behind Bars Africa partners with NBA Young Lawyers Forum to provide Access to Justice
The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) in partnership with Hope Behind Bars Africa, recently launched the Justice Project 2025, an initiative aimed at
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned — Or Like a Social Media Mob
In an age dominated by social media and big tech, the relationship between misinformation, disinformation and the criminal justice system has become increasingly complex. Weeks
THE STORY OF DAVID
a bricklayer was charged with Stealing, Criminal trespass, breaking and entry. The defendant was alleged to have stolen money belonging to his friend by entering
Effects of Incarceration on Self Esteem
On his way back from college, Christian John got arrested by the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit, spent some months at the SARS
Accused of conspiracy and stealing
Osas, Daniel, Aigbe, and Osahon were imprisoned in the Edo State police cell for several months. They were accused of conspiracy and stealing. The Lawyer
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