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Following the recent conviction of two Italian prosecutors for withholding exculpatory evidence in a high-profile corruption case involving Eni and Shell, TEMPLARS Partner, Cyriacus Orlu, and Senior Associate, Chidiebere Ejiofor analyse the broad implications of this landmark ruling.

The article explores how Nigeria could implement similar penal measures to hold prosecutors accountable for failing to disclose evidence that could support a defence. It underscores the urgent need for legal reforms to promote transparency and fairness in Nigerian prosecutions, advocating for criminal sanctions against erring prosecutors.

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