Senate Passes Bill To Increase Appeal Court Justices To 110

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Senate has passed a Bill into law amending the Court of Appeal Act, 2013 thereby increasing the number of Justices of the Court of Appeal from 90 to 110 .

“This is necessary in order to eliminate delay in the justice delivery systems, as it relates to the adjudicatory powers of the court“This proposed amendment undoubtedly is targeted at increasing the work load of the court and enhance its effective performance,” Bamidele said.

He said that stakeholders were unanimous in their support of the passage of the Bill into law, given its strategic relevance to the justice sector reform.“The one silent improvement of this Bill is the aspect that seeks to integrate virtual court proceedings which have become an integral part of our court proceedings.

“This also is in line with the guideline, given to courts by the Chief Justice of the Federation, as justice will no longer be delayed,” he added.Tags:

 

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