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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Rights of an accused person under police custody: An appraisal of administration of criminal justice law of Yobe State 2020 and police act
Authors
Dr. Hamidu Ardo, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Shehu
Abstract
The rights of an accused person under police
custody are fundamental to the Administration of justice and protection of
human rights/ this paper appraises the provisions of the Administration of
criminal justice law of Yobe State 2020 and police Act, with a focus on the
rights of an accused person under police custody. The paper examines the
constitutional and statutory frameworks governing the rights of accused persons
including the right to dignity, the right to freedom from torture, and the
right to fair hearing. It also analyzes the provisions of the Administration of
criminal justice law of Yobe State 2020 and the police Act, highlighting their
strengths and weakness in protecting the rights of accused persons. The paper
argues that while the Administration of criminal law of Yobe state2020 and the
police Act provide some safeguards for the rights of accused persons, there are
still significant gaps and challenges in their implementation. The recommends
reforms to strengthening the protection of the rights of accused persons
including the establishment of independent oversight mechanisms and the
provision of training for police officers on human rights and law.
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Pages:26-32
How to cite this article:
Dr. Hamidu Ardo, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Shehu "Rights of an accused person under police custody: An appraisal of administration of criminal justice law of Yobe State 2020 and police act". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 26-32
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