ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Section 5: No unnecessary restraint

2015Section 5 of 495Federal Republic of Nigeria

A suspect or defendant may not be handcuffed, bound or be subjected to restraint except:(a) there is reasonable apprehension of violence or an attempt to escape;
(b) the restraint is considered necessary for the safety of the suspect or defendant; or
(c) by order of a court.

Cite this section

Section 5, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015 (2015).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/administration-of-criminal-justice-act-2015/section/5/