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Role Of Lawyers And Police In Administration Of Justice
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1.4 Justification The importance of this research work cannot be over
emphasized.
It analyses the role of Police in the Administration of Justice in
Nigeria in order to give the public clearer views on police
administration. Also, the research is necessitated to show case the
indiscriminate
violations of human rights by the police and the gross increase of
crime rate in the country which often leaves much to be desired.
With the above issues, this research will serve as a viable
source
of information to all and sundry. First, it will benefit the police,
those engaged in the administration of justice, law enforcement agencies
and the court. It will also provide relevant suggestions on how best to
curb the increase of crimes; it is also of immense benefit to policy
makers, government officials, academicians, students and anyone
interested in the peaceful co-existence of the Nigerian populace.
1.5 Scope of the Research
This
research is limited to the Role Of Lawyers And Police In Administration
Of Justice in the administration of justice. It will also look into the
issues of crimes prevention and mechanisms for control crimes in
Nigeria. But, reference shall be made to the former colonial master
(United Kingdom) who introduces police administration in Nigeria.
Analysis was also made to other police organization to enhance more
knowledge on this area.
1.6 Research Methodology
The
methodology employed in this research is doctrinal. That is, both the
primary and secondary sources shall be employed such as the examination
of statutes, Case laws, law reports, textbooks by renounced scholars.
Other library materials such as journals, newspapers had been made
reference to. Of course, internet sources were considered for current
trends on crime detection and prevention. Encyclopedias, thesaurus and
police diaries have been made
reference to.
1.7 Literature Review
This
work examines an institution of great historical and political interest
and significance. Together with the judiciary, civil services and the
military, the police constitute one of the key institutions of a modern
state. In particular, the origins, development and role of the police
have not only prevented, detected and crime, they have also maintained
law and order, preserved public safety and generally buttressed the
existing governments, which were at first British and later Nigerian.
Alcock,
R.N. in his book, “Police Instruction Bookâ€[3] discussed very
fundamental issues on crime prevention and detection. His work is
indepth on the role of police in the prevention of crime, but failed to
address to the minute detail of issues of enforcement of law. Also, his
work, though relevant for this research, it is not in tune with
contemporary issues as they obtain in Nigeria.
Adebayo M.A., while
writing on the powers of Lawyers in the institution and conduct of
criminal prosecution, observed that the powers of
Lawyers are too
wide and subject to whimsical exploitation by the political class in
Nigeria. He opined that as the Lawyers combines the office of the Chief
Law Officer and Chief Legal adviser to the government of either the
Federation or the State (which automatically makes him a member of the
executive council) it will be very difficult for him to go against the
will of his appointer in matters of personal interest to the appointer.
This arrangement according to him is very dangerous to the
administration of criminal justice in Nigeria since the powers of the
Lawyers may be invoked by the executive to compromise criminal
prosecution against their political supporters; whilst at the same time
using the power to whimsical advantage in haunting political opponents
with criminal prosecution. He therefore, suggested that as the powers
of Lawyers is not reviewable by any court of law in Nigeria, “the
provisions of section 174 and 211 of the Constitution should be amended
to allow the court to have the power to review the exercise of the
powers of Lawyers where it is found out to be grossly abused or where
the exercise of such power will engender injustice to any member of the
public.â€[4]
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Crime has been a major subject of concern throughout human history. No society is free of crime and criminals. The Nigeria Police Force is an agency established by law to ensure preservation of public order and law enforcement as well as prevention and detection of crime. The police plays vital role in the administration of justice in any society. The police present the entry point into the criminal justice system either through reports from the public or its own investigation and surveillance. ... Continue reading---
