Kogi Moves to Fast Track Criminal Justice Administration

310
Spread the love

The Kogi State Judiciary has set a new practice direction for the High Court in the state with a view to enhance speedy dispensation of justice in criminal matters such as terrorism , kidnapping, rape, corruption and money laundering.

The decision was contained in a statement signed in Lokoja at the weekend by the Chief Registrar, Mrs. C.E Toluwase.

The statement stated that the procedure was contained in a practice direction issued by the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasiru Ajanah.

The statement said the direction, which was aimed at fast tracking the administration of justice, intended to establish a system of case management that would provide for impartial and expeditious disposal of such case so as to eliminate expenses involved for both justice system and parties concerned.

“Other objectives include the need to ensure that all parties involved in the trials are focused on the matter which is genuinely in issue while interlocutory matters would be swiftly dealt with rather than constituting for delay and stay of proceedings,” the statement added.

The statement pointed out that under the direction, the High Court would evolve a new practice on fair, firm, impartial and expeditious disposal of cases in addition to guiding and firmly reminding parties and counsel of the strict adherence to the court scheduling order.

The statement said: “With the new arrangement, the High Court judges hearing any application, upon satisfied that there exists prima facie case for the accused to be arraigned, shall grant application there and not later than two days from the date of moving the application.”

It added that the document, which is contained six parts essentially borders on filling of charges, pre-hearing and scheduling trial.

The document was issued in line with the provision of Section 274 of the 1999 Constitution.

Source


Spread the love



Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *