Know Your Rights: A Citizen’s Guide to Arrest and Detention in Nigeria
An accessible guide to the constitutional and statutory safeguards that protect every person who is arrested or detained in Nigeria.
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Human Rights & Civil Liberties
We provide legal representation and advocacy for the protection and enforcement of fundamental rights and civil liberties.
Our Services
How we can help.
Our services include:
- 01Fundamental rights enforcement
- 02Unlawful arrest and detention
- 03Police and law enforcement matters
- 04Protection against discrimination
- 05Right to privacy and personal liberty
- 06Freedom of expression
- 07Freedom of association and assembly
- 08Human rights litigation
- 09Public interest litigation
- 10Human rights advisory and advocacy
Our Approach
Every human rights & civil liberties matter is guided by our distinctive LASAD Approach.
- Listen
- Analyse
- Strategise
- Act
- Deliver
Experience That Matters
We bring together legal knowledge and practical experience to address complex and everyday legal challenges.
Client-Centred Service
Every client is different. We therefore avoid a one-size-fits-all approach.
Practical Legal Solutions
We translate complex legal issues into clear, understandable and actionable advice.
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Let’s discuss your legal needs.
Reach out to us today. Whether you are an individual, a growing business or an established institution, we are ready to listen.