TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study
1.5 Justification/Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Research Methodology
1.8 Structure and Organisation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: Definition of Terms and Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Terms
2.2 Literature Review on Rights of an Accused under the Nigeria
Legal System
CHAPTER THREE: Right of an Accused Person Under the Constitution,
Criminal Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Act.
3.1 Rights of an Accused under the Constitutions
3.1.1. Right to Dignity of the Human Person
3.1.2 Right to Personal Liberty.
3.1.3 Right to Silence
3.1.4 Right to be informed of the Facts and Ground of Arrest
3.1.5 Right to be brought before a court within a reasonable time
3.1.6 Right to Fair Hearing
3.1.7 Right to be tried within reasonable time
3.1.8 Right to Publicity of a Criminal Trial
3.1.9 Right to Presumption of Innocence
3.1.10 Right of the Accused to be Promptly Informed of his Offence
3.1.11 Right to Adequate Time and Facilities to Prepare for his Case
3.1.12 Right to Employ Counsel of His Choice
3.1.13 Right to examination of witness
3.1.14 Right to have an interpreter
3.1.15 Right to Obtain a Copy of the Judgment of His Case
3.2 Rights of Accused Person under Criminal Procedure Code
3.2.1 Rights to an Interpreter
3.2.2 Right to Remain Silent
3.2.3 Right to Bail
3.3 The Right of Accused Person under Criminal Procedure Act
3.3.1 Right To Be Informed Promptly The Nature And Detail Of the Offence.
3.3.2 Right to Defend Himself in Person or by his Legal Practitioner
3.3.3 Right to Bail
Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR Appraisal of protection of an Accused Person in Nigeria,
Conclusion and Recommendations
4.1 Appraisal of Protection of Right of an Accused Person in Nigeria
4.2 Conclusion
4.3 Recommendations
Bibliography
