RIGHTS OF A SUSPECT AT A POLICE STATION Flashcards
What section provides for right to dignity of human persons?
SECTION 34(1) CFRN
No person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment.
What section provides for right to personal liberty of persons?
SEC 35(1) CFRN
EXCEPTIONS
SEC 35(1)a-f
a. execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offense of which he has been found guilty
b. by failure to comply with an order of court.
c. When he is suspected to have committed an offense or to prevent the commission of such offense.
d. the person that has not attained the age of 18
e. a person suffering from infections or contagious disease, unsound mind or persons addicted to drugs or alcohol.
f. to prevent the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria.
What section provides for right to Silence?
SEC 35(2) CFRN
Also provides for the right to a legal practitioner.
What section provides for right to be informed of the alleged offences/interpreter?
SEC 35(3) CFRN
Right to be informed of the alleged offence in writing within 24 hours in a language that he understands.
What section provides for right to be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time?
SEC 35(4) CFRN
-Two months after his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody and is not entitled to bail.
-Three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person released on bail.
What section provides for definition of reasonable time?
SEC 35(5) CFRN
-Where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a 40 kilometers radius, one day.
-Where there is no court of competent jurisdiction within a 40 kilometer radius, 2 days or longer period.
What section provides for bail?
SECTION 35(4) CFRN
**WHAT IS SECTION 35(6) CFRN?
Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person;
