Reps Call For Investigation Into Reports On Alleged Judicial Officials Intimidation

Reps move to protect judges from online attacks

The House of Representatives on Thursday took preliminary steps to strengthen safeguards against intimidation, harassment and personal attacks on judicial officers.

Reps call for probe into alleged threats against judicial officers

The House of Representatives has called on law enforcement agencies to investigate credible reports of threats, harassment, incitement to violence and attempts to intimidate judicial officers. The lawmakers also urged the relevant agencies to ensure that anyone found to have committed such an offence faces appropriate legal action. The resolution followed a motion moved on […] Reps call for probe into alleged threats against judicial officers

Reps Call For Investigation Into Reports On Alleged Judicial Officials Intimidation

The House of Representatives has called on relevant law enforcement agencies to investigate credible reports of threats, harassment, incitement to violence and other unlawful attempts to intimidate judicial officers, and ensure that appropriate legal action is taken where offences are established.

Reps Seek Stronger Protection for Judges Against Intimidation, Online Harassment

The House of Representatives has commenced moves to strengthen protections for judicial officers against intimidation, harassment and personal attacks, particularly on social media and broadcasting platforms.During Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers adopted a motion urging Nigerians, media organisations and legal practitioners to distinguish between legitimate criticism of court judgments and actions capable of undermining judicial independence.The m…

“Legitimate Criticism Must Be Distinguished From Threats” — Reps Seek Investigation Into Intimidation, Harassment Of Judges

The House of Representatives on Thursday took preliminary steps to strengthen safeguards against intimidation, harassment and personal attacks on judicial officers. The House urged Nigerians, media organisations and legal practitioners to distinguish between legitimate criticism of court judgments and attempts to undermine judicial independence. The House also called on the National Judicial Council, the Nigerian […]

Reps Call for Probe into Judicial Official Intimidation

Representative Ademorin Kuye has moved a motion in the House of Representatives calling for an investigation into the reported intimidation of judicial officials via social media and broadcasting networks.