Centre for Socio-Legal Studies

Centre for Socio-Legal Studies We are a leading Nigerian NGO committed to justice reform, the rule of law, and human rights.

We develop policies, advocate for legal reform, and build capacity across the justice sector to strengthen democracy and access to justice in Nigeria. The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS) is a leading Nigerian NGO committed to justice reform, rule of law, and human rights.

Lagos StateBuilding a stronger justice system requires trustworthy evidence.In Lagos State, our assessment validation ex...
06/08/2026

Lagos State

Building a stronger justice system requires trustworthy evidence.

In Lagos State, our assessment validation exercise provided an opportunity to verify reported information, engage with key institutions, and gather insights to strengthen the final national assessment.

Implemented by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS) with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme.

Adamawa Every validation visit brings us one step closer to a more accurate and evidence-based national assessment.In Ad...
03/08/2026

Adamawa

Every validation visit brings us one step closer to a more accurate and evidence-based national assessment.

In Adamawa State, the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, engaged stakeholders to verify assessment findings and ensure they accurately represent the realities on the ground.
Together, we continue to promote accountability and strengthen Nigeria's criminal justice system.

30/07/2026

Twenty years of impact.
Twenty years of advancing criminal justice reform, strengthening institutions, and promoting the rule of law.

Here’s a brief highlight from the celebration of CSLS @ 20, held on 30 June 2026. It was a memorable occasion to reflect on our journey, celebrate our milestones, and look ahead to an even greater future.

Happy 20th Anniversary, CSLS! 🎉




Abia StateThe Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Progr...
30/07/2026

Abia State

The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, conducted an assessment validation visit to Abia State.

The visit sought to verify that information provided by the state accurately reflects the realities on the ground. Findings from this exercise will contribute to validating the assessment results and finalizing the national report, while strengthening accountability and evidence-based criminal justice reforms.

Edo State ✅Our team visited to validate assessment findings, engage key stakeholders, and document realities that will s...
27/07/2026

Edo State ✅

Our team visited to validate assessment findings, engage key stakeholders, and document realities that will shape the final national report on justice sector reform.Implemented by with support from

📍 Plateau StateMeaningful reform starts with understanding what is happening on the ground.The assessment validation vis...
22/07/2026

📍 Plateau State

Meaningful reform starts with understanding what is happening on the ground.
The assessment validation visit to Plateau State focused on confirming reported information, documenting observations, and engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure the credibility of the national assessment process.
With support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme.

📍 Kano StateValidation goes beyond reviewing reports—it means seeing the realities firsthand.Our visit to Kano State foc...
21/07/2026

📍 Kano State

Validation goes beyond reviewing reports—it means seeing the realities firsthand.

Our visit to Kano State focused on confirming assessment findings through stakeholder engagement and field verification, ensuring the final national report accurately reflects implementation.

This initiative is supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme.

📍 Anambra StateThe Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) ...
20/07/2026

📍 Anambra State

The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, conducted an assessment validation visit to Anambra State.

The visit sought to verify that information provided by the state accurately reflects the realities on the ground. Findings from this exercise will contribute to validating the assessment results and finalizing the national report, while strengthening accountability and evidence-based criminal justice reforms.

On 13 July 2026, the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the RoLAC Programme, trained a new set of ...
15/07/2026

On 13 July 2026, the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), with support from the RoLAC Programme, trained a new set of ACJA/ACJL Rangers on Emerging Trends in ACJA/ACJL Development, strengthening their knowledge and capacity to contribute to criminal justice reform in Nigeria.

📸 Highlights from the training.

Every conversation sparked new ideas. Every handshake strengthened a partnership.Some moments deserve to be revisited.Re...
09/07/2026

Every conversation sparked new ideas. Every handshake strengthened a partnership.

Some moments deserve to be revisited.

Relive another highlight from the CSLS @ 20 Anniversary Celebration.

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