LEDAP wants trial of torture offenders
The National Coordinator, Chino Obiagwu disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement to mark the 2019 United Nations Day in Support of Victims of Torture.LEDAP expressed concern that despite an increased awareness on anti-torture laws resulting in greater reports of incidences of torture, no person has been charged for offences under the Anti-Torture Act.
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