Prevention of Crimes Act Amendment Bill

What Is This Policy?

Proposes amendments to modernise Nigeria's Prevention of Crimes Act, updating provisions related to the supervision of habitual offenders, crime prevention measures, and the legal tools available to law enforcement for preventing repeat criminal offending.

Who Does It Target?

Habitual offenders and individuals with criminal records under supervision Law enforcement agencies responsible for crime prevention Communities at risk of repeat criminal activity

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Update legal provisions for the supervision and rehabilitation of habitual offenders Strengthen preventive tools available to law enforcement without infringing civil liberties Align Nigeria's crime prevention legislation with modern criminological and human rights standards

Key Features

Habitual Offender Supervision: Updated framework for post-release supervision and monitoring of repeat offenders Preventive Orders: Revised conditions for preventive detention and supervision orders Rehabilitation Integration: Explicit link between crime prevention measures and rehabilitation programmes Rights Safeguards: Updated safeguards to protect constitutional rights during preventive measures

Current Status

How to Access

Not directly applicable to the public for access; community members can report habitual offender concerns to Nigeria Police Force Supervision orders are issued by courts following due process Affected persons have the right to legal representation and appeal Application method: Nigeria Police Force – npf.gov.ng | Nigeria Correctional Service – corrections.gov.ng

Important Terms

Supervision orders must be made by a court following due process Persons subject to supervision orders retain constitutional rights Violation of supervision conditions may lead to re-arrest

Impact & Metrics

Reduces recidivism and repeat criminal offending through targeted, rights-respecting supervision and rehabilitation measures.

Official Resources

Website: corrections.gov.ng Contact: Nigeria Correctional Service This policy summary is for informational purposes. For official and legal details, refer to the cited Act or Bill and official government sources.

Legal Framework

To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will modify the Prevention of Crimes Act Cap P26 LFN 2004, operating alongside the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019, and the Criminal Code Act.