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The Political Economy of Criminal Justic System Reform in Nigeria 2000-2009

The smooth running of the criminal justice system is very essential in the socio-economic development of every nation.It helps in curbing criminality and the maintenance of law and order in society.However, where the criminal justice system is dysfunctional, anarchy and lawlessness rather than rule of law becomes the order of the day, and that seems to be the situation in Nigeria today.The prevalence of violent crimes such as street crimes, cultism, militancy, and terrorism has made lives and property insecure, and the criminal justice system seems overwhelmed to contain the situation.The Nige…