NBA Conference: Osinbajo canvasses people-centred justice

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a people-centred approach to justice reform during a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association's 66th Annual General Conference. Osinbajo, represented by a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, stressed the importance of reforming the justice system to prioritize the needs and experiences of citizens.

He advocated for data-driven reforms, prioritising areas such as pre-trial detention, small claims, first-response mechanisms, and legal assistance. Osinbajo urged stakeholders to gather data on justice needs, case resolution, and outcomes, and emphasized the role of the legal profession in championing continuous professional development in mediation, legal aid, legal technology, and community justice.

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