PPDC, CSO, Others Brainstorm on Enhancing Criminal Justice System

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has underscored the critical importance of swift and efficient justice delivery, lamenting the detrimental effects of delayed justice on individual rights, public trust in the judiciary, commerce, investment, and resource allocation.

In a two-day access to justice town hall meeting and workshop in Plateau State, which focused on the administration of criminal justice instruments, PPDC brought other stakeholders, including government officials, legal professionals, and civil society organisations to discuss strategies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the state criminal justice system.

Speaking during the meeting on the collaborative efforts that have led to significant progress in the past two years, particularly through court administration and case management projects, the Chief Executive Officer of PPDC, Mr. Jubril Shittu, emphasised the importance of genuine partnership and highlighted interventions aimed at sustainability.

The state Programme Manager for PPDC, Linda Daze, outlined the efforts made by PPDC to enhance access to justice in Plateau State, including the introduction of a management project aimed at improving efficiency in the criminal justice sector.

She highlighted initiatives such as installing virtual hearing facilities, strengthening institutional capacities, and expanding the case management system. The CEO emphasised the importance of reducing file retrieval time and announced the launch of the Reforming Pictorial Detention phase-II project aimed at releasing 1,800 inmates annually.