Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases.“It has become necessary to operationalise and mainstream plea bargain in the administration of criminal justice in Anambra State in furtherance of the provisions of Section 156 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State, 2022,” Nweke said.
The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), said the decision was in line with the provisions of Section 156 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State, 2022.
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