Perspective Chapter: Challenges in the Nigerian Correctional Facilities and the Way Forward
<p id="p1">The right to dignity is guaranteed under the law for every citizen, and where the State deprives a person of their right to liberty there remains a duty of care to nonetheless safeguard the dignity of that person, as well as ensure that inmates are reformed and rehabilitated. Further, the...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1177849 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">The right to dignity is guaranteed under the law for every citizen, and where the State deprives a person of their right to liberty there remains a duty of care to nonetheless safeguard the dignity of that person, as well as ensure that inmates are reformed and rehabilitated. Further, the State must also ensure the safety and security of the staff, visitors, and the society. In maintaining this delicate balance, correctional facilities are constantly faced with unprecedented challenges, the management of which call to question the efficacy of the methods employed by the State in upholding the rights of its inmates. In this paper, the author aims to discuss the relevant amendments introduced to the Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019 in line with international best practices. It was based on this that recommendations were made.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85466-500-6 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1005135 |