Introduction Are the Nigerian laws adequate to promote effective prison and correctional reform within the country? Every Nigerian is entitled to fundamental human rights, which underpin practices aimed at preserving human dignity. Although these rights are not absolute and may be…
Previously in this Series: In Part 1, we established that Nigeria’s correctional system is confronting a crisis that is simultaneously humanitarian, institutional, and constitutional. We identified overcrowding, the alarming proportion of awaiting-trial inmates, inadequate rehabilitation, and the persistent gap between the…
Abstract Prior to 2019, Nigeria’s correctional centres were known simply as ‘prisons’. The Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari, redefined these custodial institutions as centres for “reformation, rehabilitation, and social reintegration”, a landmark…
