Protection of Victim-Witnesses of Human Rights Violations in Criminal Prosecutions in Nigeria
Journal: The Transnational Human Rights Review
Year: 2021

The protection of victims of crime and witnesses in criminal trials from intimidation is gradually being recognised in Nigeria as a critical aspect of criminal justice administration. Policing activities leave a record of widespread human rights violations committed by law enforcement and security personnel. Attempts to investigate and prosecute these violations are impeded by acts of intimidation or threats of reprisals against the victim who testifies as a witness in criminal proceedings again