ANTI-TORTURE ACT

Section 7: Right to Examination.

2017Section 7 of 14Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) A person arrested, detained or under custodial investigation shall have the right to be informed of his right to demand a physical and psychological examination by an independent and competent doctor of his own choice after interrogation, which shall be conducted outside the influence of the police or security forces.
(2) The medical report shall include in detail the history and the findings of the physical and psychological examination and shall be attached to the custodial investigation report; otherwise, such investigation report is deemed void.
(3) The medical reports shall, among others, include the—
(a) name, age and address of the patient;
(b) name and address of the next of kin of the patient;
(c) name and address of the person who brought the patient for physical and psychological examination;
(d) nature and probable cause of the patient's injuries and trauma ;
(e) approximate time and date when the injury or trauma was sustained;
(f) place where the injury or trauma was sustained;
(g) time, date and nature of treatment necessary; and
(h) diagnosis, the prognosis or disposition of the patient.
(4) A person who does not wish to exercise the rights under this section may knowingly and voluntarily waive such rights in writing.

Cite this section

Section 7, ANTI-TORTURE ACT (2017).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/anti-torture-act/section/7/