NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES (NIALS) TRAINING MANUAL ON ACJA IMPLEMENTATION FOR JUDGES

Abstract

The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the subsequent Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJL) of States introduced significant reforms to the management of criminal justice in Nigeria. These changes are targeted at reducing visible shortcomings under the previous existing framework that hampered the effectiveness and efficiency in criminal justice administration. However, the success of the ACJA 2015 and the State ACJLs hinges on a proper understanding and implementation of its provisions by key justice sector actors. This Manual is specially designed by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) for Judges to facilitate the effective handling of matters under the new procedural framework for the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria, especially as it relates to corruption by natural and juristic persons.