Resource Hub
Legal frameworks, case law, international standards, advocacy toolkits and research — plus a directory of organisations working on abolition across Africa.
Legal framework
1999
Constitution of Nigeria — right to life (s.33)
The constitutional basis and stated exceptions cited in capital cases.
Federal Republic of Nigeria · Download PDF ?
Legal framework
1990
Robbery & Firearms (Special Provisions) Act
Statutory source of the death penalty for armed robbery.
Federal statute · Download PDF ?
Case law
2024
Landmark sentencing appeals — digest
Plain-language summaries of appellate decisions shaping jurisprudence.
HBBA Legal · Download PDF ?
International standard
1989
ICCPR & the Second Optional Protocol
Safeguards on capital punishment and the route toward abolition.
United Nations · Download PDF ?
Toolkit
2025
Litigating capital cases — practitioner toolkit
Step-by-step guidance for defence and pro bono lawyers.
HBBA · Download PDF ?
Data brief
2025
Who is on death row? 2025 snapshot
Disaggregated analysis of the recorded death-row population.
HBBA Research · Download PDF ?
Template
2025
Clemency petition — editable template
Structured template for petitions to state governors.
HBBA · Download PDF ?
Research
2024
Gender and the death penalty in Nigeria
Findings on how capital punishment falls on women.
HBBA · Download PDF ?
Toolkit
2025
Reporting on capital punishment — media guide
Ethical guidance for journalists covering death row.
HBBA · Download PDF ?
Organisations directory
CSOs working on abolition across Africa.
Hope Behind Bars Africa
Legal Defence Initiative
Prisoners' Rights Network
Centre for Justice
Human Rights Coalition
Referral pathways
Where to turn for representation and support.
HBBA Access to Justice Desk
Get in touch ?Pre-trial & death row case referrals.
National Legal Aid Council
Get in touch ?Statutory legal aid for indigent defendants.
Pro bono lawyers' network
Get in touch ?Volunteer counsel for capital appeals.
Psychosocial support & screening
Get in touch ?Mental-health assessment referrals.