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Date: April 29, 2024 Mon
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Results for pretrial detention (niger)
1 results foundAuthor: Bachir, Talfi Idrissa Title: Arrest and Pre-trial Detention in Niger: A review of domestic legislation Summary: Police detention is a measure that allows an officer of the criminal investigation department of the police 'to detain one or more persons', either 'for purposes of investigation' or because there 'is sufficient reliable and consistent evidence against the person to justify pressing charges'. The period of detention may not exceed 48 hours, unless expressly extended. The purpose of pre-trial detention therefore is to prevent a person suspected of having committed or attempting to commit an offence from fleeing and/or disposing of evidence, or from influencing witnesses. Given that this constitutes a deprivation of liberty, pre-trial detention may create risks for the infringement of a range of fundamental human rights. Therefore, those held in custody require guarantees that their rights will be protected, and that their detention is indeed a temporary measure. This review examines the legal framework relating to the use of arrest and pre-trial detention by the police in Niger. A detailed review of the current domestic legislative regime is provided, and this is supported by a review of how this relates to the international framework. Details: Mowbray, South Africa: African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum, 2013. 16p. Source: Internet Resource: APCOF Policy Paper no. 6: Accessed October 28, 2013 at: http://www.apcof.org/files/3597_Pretrial_Detention_Niger.pdf Year: 2013 Country: Niger URL: http://www.apcof.org/files/3597_Pretrial_Detention_Niger.pdf Shelf Number: 131498 Keywords: Arrest and ApprehensionHuman RightsPretrial Detention (Niger) |