Senate Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights
and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development led Senator Umaru Dahiru submitted its
report on the amendment to the law on trafficking in persons.
A disagreement among the senators on whether
clause 6(b) of the law which hinged on the powers by the National Agency
for Prohibition of Traffic in Person, NAPTIP, Law Enforcement and
Administration would have power to search or arrest suspected offenders
without warrant search.
Clause 6(b) of the law had stated that the NAPTIP shall have the power to gain access into any premises, property or conveyance without warrant for the purpose of conducting searches in furtherance of its functions under this Act or under any other law.
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, who is also the Senate Leader, argued that the law had been in existence hence while considering the bill, it would be proper to also look at who the victims could be.
He added that Clause 6(b) that had to do with search warrant would enable people to act quickly especially as the issue affected children.
Senator Ndoma-Egba’s position was supported by Senator James Manager (PDP), Delta South who also said that without the provision in the clause it would be difficult for the law enforcements to do what they were doing in the country especially in the South-East.
However, Senator Kabiru Marafa, APC, Zamfara Central, said even if the law was not abused in the past, sweeping powers should not be given to the agency and canvassed that the section should be expunged from the bill.
The debate on the abuse of warrant of search/arrest led to the expunge of the clause in the bill.
The senate has adjourned for another one week to enable the various committees complete the defence of the 2014 appropriation bill.
Clause 6(b) of the law had stated that the NAPTIP shall have the power to gain access into any premises, property or conveyance without warrant for the purpose of conducting searches in furtherance of its functions under this Act or under any other law.
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, who is also the Senate Leader, argued that the law had been in existence hence while considering the bill, it would be proper to also look at who the victims could be.
He added that Clause 6(b) that had to do with search warrant would enable people to act quickly especially as the issue affected children.
Senator Ndoma-Egba’s position was supported by Senator James Manager (PDP), Delta South who also said that without the provision in the clause it would be difficult for the law enforcements to do what they were doing in the country especially in the South-East.
However, Senator Kabiru Marafa, APC, Zamfara Central, said even if the law was not abused in the past, sweeping powers should not be given to the agency and canvassed that the section should be expunged from the bill.
The debate on the abuse of warrant of search/arrest led to the expunge of the clause in the bill.
The senate has adjourned for another one week to enable the various committees complete the defence of the 2014 appropriation bill.
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
THE
Senate Tuesday commenced debate on the bill for an act to repeal the
trafficking in persons (prohibition) law enforcement and administration
and prescribed seven years jail term in addition to a fine just as the
senate also adjourned plenary for another one week to complete the 2014
budget defence.
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
The Senator Umaru Dahiru-led Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Women Affairs, Youths Development had submitted its report on the amendment of the law on trafficking in persons.
There was indication that Senate while considering 24 and 25 that deal with offences relating to trafficking in slaves and slave dealing would reduce the punishment in the principal Act (Section 24) from life to seven years going by the recommendation of the Committee.
More Details soon
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/senate-prescribes-7-yrs-jail-human-traffickers/#sthash.Rr5RAJzq.dpuf
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