Plateau, Nigeria— February 9, 2024 — The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is set to host a two-day Access to Justice town hall meeting and public presentation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Rules.
The event will feature the launch of the Administration of Criminal Justice Rules;
- The Plateau State Administration of Criminal Justice Law Rules 2024
- The Plateau State Administration of Criminal Justice Inter-Agency Service Charter 2024
- The Plateau State Administration of Criminal Justice Standard Operating Procedures 2024
In line with the objectives of PPDC’s Access To Justice Programs, these instruments represent a significant step forward in streamlining processes within the criminal justice system to ensure fairness, transparency, and expediency.
The event aims to bring together key actors, including the Executive Governor of Plateau State, the Chief Judge, various judges from the High Court of Justice, the Honorable Attorney-General, and Commissioner for Justice of Plateau State, along with law professors and other legal experts who have been involved in the development and enactment of these instruments, to present them to a wider audience of stakeholders within the administration of the criminal justice system and the general public.
The town hall meeting and workshop will provide a platform for PPDC to share its experiences, learnings, impact, and challenges encountered during the implementation of the Court Administration and Case Management (CACM) project. The event will feature a keynote paper presented by Prof. Dakas C.J. Dakas (SAN) Additionally, it will offer the judiciary and the Plateau State Ministry of Justice an opportunity to unveil their agenda on access to justice to the stakeholders.
The two-day event will feature insightful discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions focused on the innovations and applicability of the new instruments. It will facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building among stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of the criminal justice system in Plateau State.
About PPDC:
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization and social enterprise driven by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government and to increase citizens’ participation in governance processes. Our programs are designed to promote values and initiatives that drive institutional, behavioural, and systemic change in our society. More information on Public and Private Development Centre can be found at www.ppdc.org