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Judiciary, ODPP differ over rules for juvenile suspects

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Office Of the director of public prosecutions (ODPP). [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Differing perspectives have surfaced between the Judiciary and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) concerning a provision in the Children's Act of 2022 that permits cases involving minors accused of offenses to be referred to out-of-court settlements.

During a public participation forum for the enactment of rules governing cases of Children in Conflict with the Law, held on Monday, August 14, the Judiciary and ODPP found themselves at odds.

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