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Court registrars in Lagos State have been equipped with skills and knowledge needed to handle domestic and sexual violence cases effectively.
The Executive Secretary of Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency(DSVA), Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said it was also imperative that the registrars have a thorough understanding of the complexities of domestic and sexual violence and the legal framework in place to address these heinous crimes.
She said they were also exposed to the various forms of abuse, the legal remedies available to victims, and the challenges they often face in seeking justice.
Mrs Vivour-Adeniyi stated this during a training designed to equip them with necessary legal frame needed to work and handle such matters effectively.
The court registrars were exposed to the DSVA legal framework during a one-day training organised for the court registrars of the Lagos State Judiciary on Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
The one-day workshop which was was held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI had about 90 legal Registrars in attendance. The Executive Secretary DSVA Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, who was represented by the Programmes Officer Ms. Zainab Alaka, in her welcome address said the decisions and actions of the registrars have a profound impact on the lives of those who come before the court.
She stressed, “As court registrars, you play a pivotal role in the administration of justice”.
Also at the training, the Chief Registrar Tajudeen A. Elias, of the Lagos State Judiciary, in his Goodwill message emphasised that SGBV is a heinous crime and with collective efforts, it would become a thing of the past in Lagos State.
Dr. Babajide Martins, Director, Public Prosecutions, facilitated a session on the ‘‘Relevant Laws on SGBV’’ as well as the’’ Role of Court Registrars’’ in implementing these Laws.
He emphasised on the importance of showing empathy and listening attentively to survivors when they engage with them.
He also stated that there is an obligation on every civil servant to report any case of abuse they witness/observe.
Mrs. Juliet Olumuyiwa-Rufai, facilitated the second session on Understanding Gender Roles.
She stated that GBV is a public health issue and its largely rooted in individual attitudes and social norms and that it thrives in a culture of silence.
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