Section 220 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 220 Child’s Right Act Section 220 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Power of Court to order parent or guardian to pay fine, etc. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) Where a child is charged before the Court with an offence and the Court decides that the […]
Section 219 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 219 Child’s Right Act Section 219 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Social inquiry report. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) The appropriate officers shall, before a case, other than that involving a minor offence, is finally disposed of by the Court‐(a) properly investigate‐(i) the background of […]
Section 218 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 218 Child’s Right Act Section 218 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Remands and committals to State Government accommodation. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) Where the Court does not release on bail a child who admits to committing one or more offences charged against him, the […]
Section 217 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 217 Child’s Right Act Section 217 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Child justice procedure in Court. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) Where a child is brought before the Court, the Court shall, as soon as possible, explain to him and his parents or guardian in […]
Section 216 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 216 Child’s Right Act Section 216 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Parents, guardians to attend Court. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) The parents or guardian of a child offender who is charged before the Court for an act which constitutes a criminal offence, shall attend […]
Section 215 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 215 Child’s Right Act Section 215 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Guiding principles in adjudication. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) Where a child offender is brought before the Court, the court shall ensure that‐ .(a) the proceedings is conducive to the best interests of the […]
Section 214 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 214 Child’s Right Act Section 214 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Rights to fair hearing and compliance with due process. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) In the trial of a child under this Act, the observance of his rights to fair hearing, and compliance with […]
Section 213 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 213 Child’s Right Act Section 213 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Jurisdiction of Court to try child offenders. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Adjudication) of the Act. (1) A child who is accused of having committed an act such as is contemplated in Section 209 of this Act shall be […]
Section 212 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 212 Child’s Right Act Section 212 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Detention pending trial. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Investigation) of the Act. (1) Detention pending trial shall‐(a) be used only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest possible period of time;(b) wherever possible, be replaced by […]
Section 211 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003
Section 211 Child’s Right Act Section 211 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Child to be subjected to only child justice system and processes. It is under Part XX (Child Justice Administration – Investigation) of the Act. (1) On the apprehension of a child‐(a) the parents or guardian of the child shall‐(i) be immediately notified; or(ii) […]