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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Prisons Act, 1972 Current Version
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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