Judicial Policy and Oversight Concepts

The Chief Justice of Nigeria has introduced new policy guidelines to aid judicial officers, addressing issues of ethics and oversight. A national judicial policy was established to provide a clear framework for the judiciary's morals and values, aiming for qualitative and integrity-driven justice. Despite successes in some states, challenges remain in adapting best practices, leading to a disjointed judiciary development.

What prompted the Chief Justice of Nigeria to introduce new policy guidelines?

• To enhance international relations

• To increase the number of judges

• In response to investigations and trials of judges

• To improve the education system

What is the main goal of the new policy introduced by the Chief Justice?

• To promote international law

• To align the judiciary with the rule of law

• To increase the number of courts

• To reduce the workload of judges

What committee has been established to provide oversight over judicial officers?

• Legal Affairs Committee

• Judicial Review Committee

• Ethics Standing Committee

• Financial Committee

Why was the national judicial policy created?

• To promote international cooperation

• To reduce court fees

• Due to the lack of a clear policy framework

• To increase the number of lawyers

What issues did the absence of a clear policy framework cause in the judiciary?

• Fewer judges

• More international cases

• Lack of defined morals and values

• Increased court fees

What is the hallmark of a transformed judiciary according to the new policy?

• More international collaborations

• Higher salaries for judges

• Transparent and trustworthy justice

• Increased number of cases

What has been the result of the judiciary's development across different states?

• Rapid development

• Uniform development

• No development

• Disjointed development

What does the new policy emphasize for the dispensation of justice?

• Cost-effectiveness

• Qualitative and integrity-driven justice

• International standards

• Speed and efficiency