KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEGAL SERIES: Types of Bail in Nigeria
POLICE BAIL The power of the police to grant bail to an arrested suspect before he is arraigned in court(if need be) is generally specified under Section 27 of the Police Act .The said section state thus When a person is arrested without a warrant, he shall be taken before a magistrate who has jurisdiction […]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEGAL SERIES: Factors To Consider For Grant Of Bail in Nigeria
Though the right to bail is a constitutional and statutory entitlement, in reality, the granting authorities in most cases, exercise discretionary powers in granting bail to suspects/accused persons/defendant. The power to use discretion is generally recognized by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.See Section 165 (1). In exercising the discretion to either grant or […]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEGAL SERIES: Is Bail Free in Nigeria?
A common and vexed issue when it comes to bailing is this: is bail free? In other words, do you pay money for bail? The issue of (deposit of) money is mentioned in Section 165 (2)&(3) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 thus: Section 165 (2) The court may require the deposit of a sum of money or other security as the […]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEGAL SERIES: The Meaning of Bail
In deciphering the concept and practice of bail, two key words require definition. These are “surety” and “recognizance”. “Surety” means a formal assurance especially a pledge, bond, guarantee, or security given for the fulfillment of an undertaking “Recognizance” on the other hand is a bond or obligation, by which a person promises to perform some […]
Know Your Rights Legal Series: Arrest
Meaning of arrest In technical terms, “arrest” simply means a seizure or forcible restraint of a thing, animate or inanimate. It is in this category meanings , you find such phrases as “cardiac arrest”, “arrested development” , “ship/vessel arrest” , “house arrest”, “arrest of judgment”, etc, etc. In legal parlance and for the purpose of […]