A Bill for an Act to Further Amend the Police Act, Cap P19, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (As Amended by the Police Act 2020), to Introduce Enforceable Human Rights Provisions, Modernize Training Standards, Strengthen Internal Oversight, and Establish Transparent Accountability Mechanisms; and for Related Matters

Abstract

This Bill seeks to amend the Police Act to establish clear, enforceable human rights obligations for police officers, introduce modern training standards, and enhance internal oversight and accountability in line with democratic policing principles and 21st-century realities.