Modernising Legal Proceedings An Overview of Technology Innovations in The Evidence (Amendment) Act 2023
Modernising Legal Proceedings An Overview of Technology Innovations in The Evidence (Amendment) Act 2023
Introduction
On 12 June 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed the Evidence Act (Amendment) Act2023 (the "Amendment Act") into law.
This Act is not intended to repeal the Evidence Act 2011 (‘Principal Act’) but to introduce, identify, and authenticate the applicability of certain emerging technological advancements in evidence and oath-taking in Nigeria.