ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Section 8: Humane treatment of arrested suspect

2015Section 8 of 495Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) A suspect shall-
(a) be accorded humane treatment, having regard to his right to the dignity of his person; and
(b) not be subjected to any form of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
(2) A suspect shall not be arrested merely on a civil wrong or breach of contract.
(3) A suspect shall be brought before the court as prescribed by this Act or any other law or otherwise released conditionally or unconditionally.
(4) The arraignment and trial of a suspect for a crime shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Act unless otherwise stated in this Act.

Cite this section

Section 8, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015 (2015).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/administration-of-criminal-justice-act-2015/section/8/