VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS PROHIBITION ACT
Act · Governance
An Act prohibits all forms of violence against persons, including domestic violence, rape, and harmful practices, with measures for protection and remedies. It targets victims, especially women and children, law enforcement, and support organizations. This strengthens legal protections to ensure justice and accountability.
What Is This Policy?
An Act prohibiting all forms of violence against persons including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, FGM, and other harmful practices, with provisions for protection and remedies.
Who Does It Target?
Victims of violence (especially women and children), law enforcement, courts, and support organizations.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the legal framework, protect rights, improve governance, and ensure justice and accountability.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Criminal Code Act (applicable to Southern states), the Penal Code Act (applicable to Northern states), the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the Child Rights Act 2003, CEDAW, and the Maputo Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa.