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A legal professional, John Aikpokpo-Martins, has stated that the police do not have the authority to review a court order regarding tinted glass permits.
Aikpokpo-Martins shared this insight on Wednesday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a program on Channels Television that was monitored by DAILY POST.
He discussed the enforcement of tinted glass permits by the police.
“The police do not have the authority to review a court order. This is an important point to note. The police seem to be trying to position themselves as a revenue-generating agency.
“There is an existing court order. It is not within the police's rights, whether correctly or incorrectly, to attempt to review another order. Such reasoning is immature. If they believe, for any reason, that the order should be reconsidered, they must return to the court and file for a review.
“We argue that if the court finds it appropriate and states, ‘At this time, I do not believe we should maintain the status quo,’ then the court will conduct the review, not the police.
“What evidence is there that crimes are increasing due to the use of tinted glass? Additionally, when the police are on the road—as they often are—they typically instruct drivers to lower their windows. As a reasonable Nigerian, I always lower my window before I reach them,” he remarked.
Can the police review a court order regarding tinted glass permits?
No, the police do not have the authority to review a court order. Any changes to a court order must be initiated through the court system.
What should the police do if they believe a court order should be reviewed?
If the police believe a court order needs to be reviewed, they should file a review application with the court rather than attempting to change it themselves.
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