Home News Police Act 2020 Full Of Prescriptions, Lacks Accountability Framework, Says NBA President,...

Police Act 2020 Full Of Prescriptions, Lacks Accountability Framework, Says NBA President, Akpata

36

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olumide Akpata, has called for better ways to hold erring police personnel accountable for their actions in the country.

He made the call on Thursday during his appearance on a Police Reform Townhall organised by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), in collaboration with Channels Television.

Akpata believes while the efforts to pass and sign the Police Act 2020 into law are commendable, the Act lacks some vital components.

“In this new Act, there does not appear to be a clearly laid out accountability framework and that for me, is a major concern.

“The Act is full of prescriptions; it is loaded with prescriptions as to what standard operational procedures should be regarding policing,” he said.

The NBA president added, “There are no consequences for bad behaviours and rules that govern how a policeman will be held accountable for their actions.”

He stressed the need for grassroots policing, saying it was important for the police to gain the trust of the citizen who they protect.

Akpata advised the police authorities to lead the enlightenment campaign aimed at educating the people as to what their rights were, as contained in the Act.

He stated that this was important in gaining the people’s trust, as the implementation strategies for the Police Act 2020 would determine its success.

The legal practitioner said, “The ever-widening trust deficit between the police and the citizens that they are meant to be protecting; speaking as a lawyer, I also know that this cynicism is a function of even just the relationship between the police and lawyer, you will be shocked to find out how abysmal that relationship is at the moment.”

“The trust between the police and even the lawyers has broken down, not to talk about police and the citizen.

“I am hoping that if we get those implementation strategies right, we should be able to arrive at our promise land,” he added.

RELATED ARTICLES

36 COMMENTS

  1. I’d like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing
    this blog. I am hoping to view the same high-grade blog
    posts from you later on as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get
    my own, personal site now 😉

    Feel free to surf to my homepage عملة BTT

  3. I used to be recommended this website by
    my cousin. I am no longer positive whether this publish is written through him as nobody else recognize such
    distinct about my problem. You’re amazing! Thanks!

    Here is my webpage … summer vacation

  5. Nice weblog right here! Also your website rather a lot up fast!
    What host are you the usage of? Can I get your associate hyperlink in your host?

    I desire my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

    my blog – köpek eğitimi

  6. Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates.
    I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping
    maybe you would have some experience with something like this.
    Please let me know if you run into anything.
    I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.

    My blog … Kucoin

  7. Good site you have here.. It’s hard to find high quality writing like yours these days.
    I honestly appreciate people like you! Take care!!

    Feel free to visit my blog login ibc9

  8. Link exchange is nothing else however it is simply placing the other person’s
    website link on your page at appropriate place and other person will also do same in favor
    of you.

    Feel free to visit my webpage – ae888 đăng ký

  9. I’m impressed, I must say. Rarely do I encounter a blog that’s both educative and interesting, and without
    a doubt, you have hit the nail on the head. The problem is something not enough folks are speaking intelligently
    about. Now i’m very happy that I came across this during my search
    for something regarding this.

    my webpage – AA lists

  10. Great goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re
    just extremely magnificent. I actually like what you have acquired
    here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it.
    You make it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it
    sensible. I cant wait to read far more from you. This is actually a wonderful website.

    Take a look at my web site … ae888 đăng ký

  12. I got this web site from my buddy who shared with me about
    this website and now this time I am browsing this web site and reading very informative
    articles here.

    my web site … KuCoin

  13. Everyone loves what you guys are usually up too. This sort
    of clever work and exposure! Keep up the superb works guys I’ve added
    you guys to our blogroll.

    Feel free to surf to my page: casino ae888

  16. I blog quite often and I genuinely thank you for your information. This
    great article has truly peaked my interest. I will take a note
    of your site and keep checking for new details about once a week.
    I opted in for your Feed too.

    Here is my site … tam compact

  18. I do not know if it’s just me or if everyone else experiencing problems with your website.
    It appears as though some of the written text within your posts are running off the screen. Can someone else
    please comment and let me know if this is happening to them too?
    This may be a issue with my browser because I’ve had this happen before.

    Many thanks

    My homepage; bizzone

  19. I’m really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog.
    Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up
    the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one
    these days.

    My web blog: vach ve sinh; mbee.com.vn,

  21. A fascinating discussion is worth comment.
    I believe that you need to publish more about this topic, it might not be a taboo matter but typically folks don’t
    speak about these issues. To the next! Best wishes!!

    Also visit my page – ae888 (Leopoldo)

  25. Thanks for any other magnificent article. Where else
    could anyone get that kind of info in such an ideal manner of writing?
    I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I’m on the look for such information.

    Feel free to surf to my site: dedicated server prices

  26. I always used to study article in news papers but now as I am a user of web thus from
    now I am using net for articles, thanks to web.

    Also visit my blog post … login bp77

  27. I am in fact delighted to glance at this webpage posts which consists of plenty of valuable
    data, thanks for providing such information.

    my website :: KuCoin

  30. This design is spectacular! You definitely know how to keep a reader entertained.

    Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well,
    almost…HaHa!) Great job. I really loved what you had to say,
    and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

    Here is my page :: binary option trading

  32. Excellent website. Plenty of useful info here. I’m sending it to a few
    buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thank you in your sweat!

    Feel free to visit my weeb page – car wine tours – Nelly –

  34. You actually make it appear so easy together
    with your presentation but I find this matter to
    be actually something which I feel I’d never understand.
    It seems too complex and very extensive for me.
    I am taking a look ahead on your subsequent submit,
    I’ll attempt to get the grasp of it!

    My webpage … clash royale generator

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

© Copyright -2020 Law and Society Magazine
Exit mobile version