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On Thursday, Sweden revealed new regulations concerning the incarceration of children as young as 13 who are convicted of serious offenses, set to take effect in July. This move is part of the government's initiative to combat rising violent crime.
The National Association of Seadogs has urged the federal government to initiate reforms in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, highlighting issues of prolonged detention and inadequate conditions in correctional facilities.
The Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service disclosed that as of February 9, a significant portion of the inmate population, totaling 80,812, comprises 51,955 individuals awaiting trial, constituting 64% of the total. This raises serious concerns about overcrowding in the country's correctional facilities.
