Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the administration of the criminal justice (Amendment) Law of Lagos State 2021 on October 5, 2021, prohibiting the parade of suspects in front of the media.
The amendment law was originally passed in Lagos State in 2007 and revised in 2011 to ensure that suspects and others who come in contact with the legal system are protected under the constitution’s fundamental rights.
According to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, governor Sanwo-Olu signed the bill on September 30, 2021.
Onigbanjo stated that: “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.
“This further reinforces the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the promotion of Law and Order, Protection of rights of Citizens, decongestion of our Correctional Facilities and ensure a crime-free society in Lagos State.”
