The Chief Judge of Gombe State, Hon. Justice Halima Sa’addiyya Mohammed, received a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and presented copies of the Gombe State High Court Practice Direction on Non-Custodial Sentencing, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to criminal justice reform, rehabilitation of offenders and effective administration of justice.
The Chief Judge of Gombe State, Hon. Justice Halima Sa’addiyya Mohammed, received a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) during a courtesy visit to her office at the High Court of Justice, Gombe State.
During the visit, the Chief Judge presented copies of the Gombe State High Court Practice Direction on Non-Custodial Sentencing to the delegation.
The presentation highlights the Gombe State Judiciary's commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice and promoting the use of non-custodial sentencing measures in appropriate cases, in accordance with applicable laws.
Non-custodial sentencing provides alternatives to imprisonment for eligible offenders, with the potential to promote rehabilitation, reduce prison overcrowding and support a more effective criminal justice system.
The visit also reflects the importance of institutional collaboration between the Gombe State Judiciary and development partners such as UNODC in advancing justice sector reforms.
The delegation and officials of the Gombe State Judiciary posed for photographs to commemorate the occasion.