POLICY BRIEF: ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR

This policy brief highlights and reviews the findings of the various surveys conducted by Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) in 2017 and 2018 on the implementation of the Administration of the Criminal Justice Act applicable to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the respective Administration of Criminal Justice Laws in Lagos and Ondo States (ACJA/L). This transparency and accountability project aims at enhancing integrity in the justice sector by examining the implementation of the ACJA/L to engender citizen’s participation in the judicial process.