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Nigerian Police Reform And Accountability

23 November 2020 · 0 other contributors · 738 words

Opened by Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills

Responding minister: Not recorded

Policing & ResourcesForeign Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Wendy Morton raised concerns about nigerian police reform and accountability in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • The hon. Member expressed concern about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria.
  • The hon. Member highlighted improvements in community-police relations in four states following a training programme.
  • The hon. Member asked for continued support to improve accountability and transparency within the Nigerian police force.

Key requests to Government

The hon. Member asked for continued support to improve accountability and transparency within the Nigerian police force, including advocating for investigations into incidents of brutality and illegal detentions by the security services.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills

The hon. Member expressed concern about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria, noting that the UK supports police and justice reform there through programmes compliant with human rights obligations. The member highlighted improvements in community-police relations in four states following a training programme, but acknowledged the strength of feeling regarding FSARS's recent disbandment.

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