The report discusses key incidents of rights violations against the expectation of the law, documented in 2022. It uses a thematic approach to review issues related to human rights violations in Nigeria in the past year. The first set of rights discussed are those that directly impact on personal freedoms, such as the right to life, respect for the dignity of the human person, guarantee of personal liberty and the right to a private and family life. The next set considers matters related to the administration of the justice system and the application of the principle of fair hearing. Issues related to freedom of expression and belief are also considered.
The concluding section highlights the key points identified in the review and offers suggestions on measures needed to keep Nigeria on track to ensure that the human rights provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and treaties signed by the government are fully implemented for the benefit of lawful citizens and residents.
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