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Why lawyers can’t be robed before military courts — Falana

Monday, April 27, 2026

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has publicly criticized the dress code imposed on prosecutors and defence counsel appearing before Nigeria’s general court‑martial, arguing that the current attire is inappropriate for legal practitioners. He warns that such restrictions could undermine the professionalism and fairness of military justice proceedings in the country.

ABUJA— HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the mode of dressing for the prosecutors and defence counsel who would appear before the general court martial. The post Why lawyers can’t be robed before military courts — Falana appeared first on Vanguard News.