Nigeria: Court Fixes Date for Judgement in Suit Against Arrest of Sex Workers in Abuja
- The Federal High Court in Abuja has set a judgment date for March 12 in a suit against the arrest of commercial sex workers in Abuja by the AEPB and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
- The Lawyers Alert Initiative for Protecting the Rights of Children, Women, and the Indigent filed the lawsuit, claiming the AEPB's actions are discriminatory and violate the Constitution.
- The AEPB is accused of treating arrested women as 'articles' and 'goods for purchase', which the plaintiffs argue is a violation of their rights.
- The case involves support from various international organizations, highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of vulnerable women in Abuja.
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Court fixes date for judgement in suit against arrest of sex workers in Abuja
The judge, James Omotosho, fixed the date on Monday, after lawyers to the parties presented their arguments for and against the case. The post Court fixes date for judgement in suit against arrest of sex workers in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Court fixes March 12 for judgment in suit seeking to stop Wike from arresting Commercial Sex Workers — National Accord Newspaper
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 12 for judgment in suit seeking to stop Minister of FCT, The post Court fixes March 12 for judgment in suit seeking to stop Wike from arresting Commercial Sex Workers appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
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