IIP-SARS Panel Achievements and Challenges
"Explore the status, achievements, and challenges of the IIP-SARS panel through a detailed overview of petitions, cases, statistics, compensation, and justice for victims. Dive deep into the progress made and the road ahead in addressing key human rights issues. Discover the impact and outcomes of this important initiative."
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The IIP-SARS: Status, Achievements and Challenges Hilary Ogbonna, Senior Human Rights Adviser and Secretary of IIP-SARS
Background The IIP-SARS: A National Panel established by the NHRC in response to the END SARS protests and the NEC Resolution. 9 Member Panel drawn from the judiciary, the Bar, civil society, Government and Youths. Panel had inaugural sitting in November 2020
Synopsis of Petitions Synopsis of Petitions 297 petitions from 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Illegal Arrests and Detention Cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, Extra-judicial killing Non-payment of judgment debts/awards
General Status of Petitions 50% 50% Not Heard Concluded
Concluded Cases Based on Subject Matters 60 57 50 46 43 40 30 20 10 0 Extra judicial killing Unlawful arrest & detention Torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
Statistics on Decided Cases Struck out 25 Withdrawn 12 Dismissed 1 Panel has reached decision in 75 Cases Compensation has been approved for 20 cases
Awards/Compensation 7 - Extrajudicial Killing and Enforced Disappearance 5 - Torture, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment 5 - Illegal Arrests and Prolonged Detention 3 Confiscation of Property, Threat to Life
Notes on Justice for Victims Institutional Nigerian Police Force Police Service Commission Prosecutorial Office of the Attorney General of the Federation Compensation Government at State and Federal Levels NHRC
Challenges Funding To support the Panel s logistics and operations. To support the work of Panel Members and secretariat staff. For the payment compensation to victims in concluded petitions. Operational challenges with the Police. Lack of records Poor support to the Police Legal Team Disobedience to Panel Orders
Next Steps What happens to the remaining 143 Petitions? Panel has adjourned sine die There will be no more sittings until funding comes NHRC will continue to seek for funds to administer the Panel and to compensate victims
