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Juritrust Centre for Socio legal Research and Documentation
Juritrust Centre for Socio legal Research and Documentation is a research-driven and advocacy-based non-governmental organisation, headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, and established in 2013.
Our foundational mandate is to champion comprehensive societal reforms and foster sustainable development, aligning closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We achieve this by meticulously researching laws and policies and disseminating informed public discourse.
Our vision is to cultivate a world characterised by equal opportunities and sustainable development, where the rule of law is unequivocally supreme, thereby contributing directly to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and other interconnected goals such as those related to financial and social inclusion, consumer protection, data privacy, and environmental stewardship.
Our Vision
To be a leading centre for socio-legal research, recognised for its intellectual rigor, impactful publications, and its role in shaping a more just and equitable society.
Our Mission
To foster high-quality, interdisciplinary socio-legal research that informs policy, promotes justice, and contributes to positive social change in Nigeria and beyond.
Our Services
The Centre serves as a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to bridging the gap between legal theory and social reality through empirical research, legislative gap analysis, and policy advocacy. The Centre provides high-level professional development through judicial workshops, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and clinical legal education, while maintaining a robust publication wing focused on socio-legal themes. Additionally, Juritrust Centre offers expert consultancy for rule of law projects and provides premium facility rentals, including fully equipped conference rooms and seminar halls tailored for professional meetings and clinical trainings.
Our Key Focus Areas
- Administration of Criminal Justice
- Accountability and Governance
- Financial and Social Inclusion
- Data Protection
- Consumer Protection
- Climate Change and Environment
Our Theory of Change
Juritrust Centre has significantly reshaped the Nigerian legal landscape by bridging the gap between theoretical law and practical administration. Through its dedicated Administration of Criminal Justice Academy, the Centre has institutionalized the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 while simultaneously advancing evidence-based policy reform and judicial ethics through focused research.
Knowledge and capacity building impacts behavior and influences quality of normative and enforcement action. We aim through research and mentorship to impact behavior and perception required to sustain accountability and the rule of law
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Meet Our Board Members
Prof. Desiree Ameze Guobadia
Chairman
Prof. Adedeji Adekunle
Member
Mr. Gbemi Jaiyebo
Member
Mr. Oluwatobi Joda
Member
JURITRUST Centre for Socio Legal Research and Documentation invites submission of short articles from VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTORS who are interested in sharing their perspectives on salient issues in the administration and development of the Nigerian Criminal Justice System, comparative systems and related issues.