Section 470: Functions of the committee

(1) The Committee shall be charged with the responsibility of ensuring effective and efficient application of this Act by the relevant agencies.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, the Committee shall ensure that:
(a) criminal matters are speedily dealt with;
(b) congestion of criminal cases in courts is drastically reduced;
(c) congestion in prisons is reduced to the barest minimum;
(d) persons awaiting trial are, as far as possible, not detained in prison custody;
(e) the relationship between the organs charged with the responsibility for all aspects of the administration of justice is cordial and there exists maximum co-operation amongst the organs in the administration of justice in Nigeria;
(f) collate, analyse and publish information in relation to the administration of criminal justice sector in Nigeria;
(g) submit report quarterly to the Chief Justice of Nigeria to keep the Chief Justice abreast of developments towards improved criminal justice delivery and for necessary action; and
(h) carry out such other activities as are necessary for the effective and efficient administration of criminal justice.