The NSUK Law Clinic
started its prison visits at the Keffi Old Prison on Wednesday. During the
visit 15 inmates were interviewed by clinicians. We realised afterwards that
two of the inmates had their next adjourned dates for appearance in court
slated for today (Friday) and yesterday. Our clinicians were in court to
provide legal representation for both inmates with the aid of pro bono lawyers
one of whom is an ex-clinician.
It has been a great
learning experience so far.
However, the
challenge noted so far is that inmates are sometimes not truthful with the
status of their cases. It is therefore advisable to carry out verification at
courts before next adjourned dates even though in our case we couldn't afford
to do so.
Another issue is the
need to have lawyers on standby before embarking on prison visits in order to
avoid surprises.
Thank you.
Reflection
from NSUK Law Clinic (By Uwais Abdulrahman, submitted Friday,11th May 2018 via
whatsapp)
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