In a sad tale of false accusations and abuse of power, Mr. D found himself trapped in the clutches of the criminal justice system.
Mr. D was arrested and detained on a trump-up charge of stealing, and despite an express order by the DPO of the police station that he be released, a rebellious officer still took him and arraigned him at the Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State………
Today, our legal team was present at the high court, Ikeja to represent a minor (female) who is standing trial for manslaughter……………………….
Today, the REJA team visited the Legal Aid CDS Group in New Karu, Nasarawa State. Our aim was to engage in fruitful discussions and raise awareness about restorative justice (RJ), emphasizing its numerous benefits and highlighting the provisions of RJ within the Nigerian legislations……………
In a bold and progressive move towards transforming the criminal justice landscape, the Lagos State Restorative Justice Centre organised a Restorative Justice Sensitization Programme. This unique initiative aimed to not only raise awareness about the principles and benefits of restorative justice but also showcased its practical application through a blend of community engagement and legal expertise………………………
Our volunteer Peter Ogbu represented and secured the release of Jude Mathew (Pseudonym) aged 32 who was working in a palm oil mill in Benin City. Due to the poor conditions of service, Mr Jude notified his employer of his intention to resign in the middle of April 2022 and requested half of his pay for work done, but his employer vehemently refused and threatened to deal with him for resigning….