EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT IN NIGERIA AND ITS DOMESTICATION IN THE VARIOUS STATES
| dc.contributor.author | Ayinla-Ahmad Bilikis Ph.D* | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-27T15:14:56Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-27T15:14:56Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Administration of Criminal justice system is bedeviled by myriad of problems, majorly inefficiency stands out. The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) was enacted in Nigeria to reform the country's criminal justice system to promote efficiency, fairness and respect for human rights. This study evaluates the impact of the ACJA on the Nigerian criminal justice system, examines its implementation, challenges, and outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data from court records, interviews with stakeholders and surveys of law enforcement agencies. The findings reveal that while the ACJA has improved certain aspects of the justice system, such as reducing case backlog and promoting bail reforms, its implementation has been hindered by inadequate infrastructure, insufficient training, and corruption. The study concludes that the ACJA has the potential to transform the Nigerian criminal justice system, but its effective implementation requires sustained commitment from stakeholders, adequate resources, and ongoing training and capacity-building programs. The study's recommendations aim to inform policy direction, enhance the ACJA's impact and promote a more just and efficient criminal justice system in Nigeria. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | ISSN 1119-9261 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5128 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Journal of International and Comparative Law (JICL) Vol.11 2023 | |
| dc.title | EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT IN NIGERIA AND ITS DOMESTICATION IN THE VARIOUS STATES | |
| dc.type | Book chapter |