March, 2014 Newsletter

Highlights Stakeholder’s Conference to Disseminate Results of the Application of Guidance Materials on Investigation and Prosecution  The University Of Abuja Law Clinic Releases 36 Pre-Trial Inmates Longest Serving ATI in

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Marking 20 Years of PRAWA’S Existence

“A lot has been done but there is need to do more” These words echoed in the room as various criminal justice sector stakeholders gathered on 20th March 2014 at

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PRAWA and J4a Host A Sensitization Workshop on The Importance of Witness Identity Protection

The lack of effective Witness Protection facilities within the Nigerian Criminal Justice System is often blamed for the absence of witnesses during courts proceedings. This identified gap in the justice

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The University Of Abuja Law Clinic Releases 36 Pre-Trial Inmates

PRAWA applauds the Law Clinic of the University of Abuja for successfully securing the release of 36 awaiting trial detainees from Kuje Prisons, Abuja, Nigeria. On the 29th January 2014,

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Combating Drug Abuse at Secondary Schools in Enugu

The PRAWA Drug Abuse Campaign received a boost on 6th March 2014, as one of the biggest secondary schools in Enugu town; Osisatech Girls’ Secondary school opened its doors to

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Longest Serving ATI in Enugu Prison Released on Bail

Under the DFID funded Justice for All (J4A) programme aimed at speeding up criminal justice delivery in Enugu State- Nigeria, PRAWA developed a Clearing House System in November 2013. The

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March Prison Statistics

MARCH PRISON STATISTICS                   PRAWA PRISON VISIT REPORT  Name of Prison:        Old Abeokuta Prison State/Region:             Ogun               Country:        Nigeria                        Date Established: 1900 Category of Prison:   Male &Female                                     Date Visited: 

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March Prison Best Practices

PRISON BEST PRACTICE SHEET Name of Prison: Old Abeokuta Prison Best Practice Category: Offender Management State/Region:             Abeokuta, Ogun State                         Country:        Nigeria                                                MANAGEMENT OF CONDEMNED CONVICTS Imprisonment and

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Stakeholder’s Conference to Disseminate Results of the Application of Guidance Materials on Investigation and Prosecution

  PRAWA holds a one-day Stakeholders’ conference on Thursday 3rd April 2014, at Grand Ibro Hotel Annex, Wuse, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria to disseminate results of application of guidance

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