Nigeria - 1972 - Justice

Prisons Act, 1972

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This Act specifies the necessary provisions for the management and administration of prisons in Nigeria and other matters ancillary matters such as removal of prisoners, discharge of prisoners, and the legal custody of prisoners.

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January 2022

This Act specifies the necessary provisions for the management and administration of prisons in Nigeria and other matters ancillary matters such as removal of prisoners, discharge of prisoners, and the legal custody of prisoners.

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