Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said the Federal Government is engaging heads of courts for the establishment of special courts to fast track justice for victims of rape, sexual and gender-based violence.
He made this known in Abuja while inaugurating the Justice for
Children Coordination Forum at the launch of the EU-UNICEF Access
to Justice programme for children on the move and other vulnerable
children.
Malami, who was represented by the Special Assistant to the President
on Research and Special Duties, Prof. Muhammad Lawal Ahmadu, said
through age and gender-sensitive juvenile justice mechanisms and
alternatives to detention for children on the move and vulnerable
children, the Nigerian child would benefit from a child-friendly justice
sector.
The minister lamented the pathetic situation of some children saying the
present administration will continue to do its best in the protection of the
rights of children and vulnerable persons, expressed optimism that the
specialised courts would fast track cases and result in justice for child
victims of sexual violence.
