Download This PaperImpact of COVID-19 on Bail Application and Release from Prison in Nigeria: The Need to Safeguard Fundamental Rights of Persons
10 Pages Posted: 13 Apr 2020
Date Written: April 8, 2020
Abstract
The impact of COVID 19 on bail application and release from prison in Nigeria and the need to safeguard fundamental rights of persons. The negative impact of COVID 19 can be curbed through granting of bail to detainees, exercise of the powers of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chief Judges of states and the exercise of prerogative of mercy to convicted persons.
Keywords: Bail, Fundamental Rights, Powers of Chief Justice, Prerogative Mercy
JEL Classification: K39, K49
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Nwokeke, Chidera, Impact of COVID-19 on Bail Application and Release from Prison in Nigeria: The Need to Safeguard Fundamental Rights of Persons (April 8, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3571824 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3571824