Ogun Chief Judge calls for tech and teamwork against sexual violence
Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, Chief Judge of Ogun State, has urged stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address sexual violence. She highlighted the importance of adopting technology, such as video links, to protect vulnerable witnesses during trials. Justice Funke Odubanjo represented her at a stakeholders’ event organised by the Headfort Foundation for Justice. The event focused on improving justice delivery and supporting survivors of sexual violence.
What we know
- Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu called for collaboration among the police, lawyers, judges, government agencies, and non-profit organisations to tackle sexual violence.
- She advocated for the use of technology, including video link facilities, to help survivors and vulnerable witnesses testify without facing their accused in court.
- She emphasised the judiciary’s role in upholding the dignity and rights of survivors and ensuring offenders are punished.
- Dipeolu noted existing laws in Ogun State provide a framework for addressing sexual violence but identified delays and lack of coordination as major challenges.
- The Headfort Foundation for Justice was commended for reaching over 500,000 women with information on accessing justice in sexual violence cases.
