Regulations
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Policy Name
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Description
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Effective Date
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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999
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The 1999 Constitution is the supreme law of Nigeria and provides a framework for the legal and political systems of Abia State. Section 211 (1) of the Constitution gives power to the Attorney General of Abia state to institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court of law in Nigeria, take over and continue any such criminal proceedings that may have been instituted by any other authority or person; and discontinue at any stage before judgement is delivered any such criminal proceedings instituted or undertaken by him or any other authority or person.
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29th May, 1999
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Administrator General Law, 1962
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The Administrator General Law provides for the appointment and functions of the Administrator General, who is responsible for managing the estates of deceased persons who have no legally appointed executor or administrator. The law ensures that the estates are managed impartially and fairly, protecting the rights of beneficiaries and creditors.
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1st August, 1962
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Abia State Law Officers (Harmonization with Magistrates) Law, 2008
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This law aims to standardize the terms of service, including salaries, benefits, and working conditions, for law officers and magistrates. It seeks to create uniformity and fairness in their treatment across the state, promoting efficiency, professionalism, and morale within the judicial and legal services.
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26th March, 2008
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The Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2017 (ACJL)
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The Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) aims to ensure the efficient management and administration of criminal justice in Abia State. It provides a comprehensive framework for the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of criminal cases, focusing on the protection of the rights of suspects, defendants, and victims. The law emphasizes speedy trials, fair treatment, and the elimination of delays in the criminal justice process.
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22nd December. 2017
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The Abia State Law Reform and Review Commission Law, 1999
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The law aims to set up a Law Reform and Review Commission for Abia State, which is a unit of the Ministry of Justice, to undertake the progressive development and reform of substantive and procedural laws applicable to Abia State by way of codification, revision of state laws and preparing an updated and revised edition of Laws of Abia State
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23rd April, 1999
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