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The overall aim of this research paper is to first of all establish the nature of International crimes. then the paper shall examine the development of the ICTs and ICC since inception and to determine t he extent to which the jurisdiction of the ICC has been successfully invoked in the areas of crimes  against humanity and global terrorism. The... Continue Reading

The overall aim of this research paper is to first of all establish the nature of International crimes. then the paper shall examine the development of the ICTs and ICC since inception and to determine t he extent to which the jurisdiction of the ICC has been successfully invoked in the areas of crimes  against humanity and global terrorism. The... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The traditional focus of International Law has been upon the rights and obligations of states while International Criminal Law regulates the conduct of individuals and also punishes those who commit heinous and barbaric crimes against others. The... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The traditional focus of International Law has been upon the rights and obligations of states while International Criminal Law regulates the conduct of individuals and also punishes those who commit heinous and barbaric crimes against others. The most prevalent of these crimes include genocide, crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The traditional focus of International Law has been upon the rights and obligations of states while International Criminal Law regulates the conduct of individuals and also punishes those who commit heinous and barbaric crimes against others. The most prevalent of these crimes include genocide, crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The traditional focus of International Law has been upon the rights and obligations of states while International Criminal Law regulates the conduct of individuals and also punishes those who commit heinous and barbaric crimes against others. The... Continue Reading

Abstract The traditional focus of International Law has been upon the rights and obligations of states while International Criminal Law regulates the conduct of individuals and also punishes those who commit heinous and barbaric crimes against others. The most prevalent of these crimes include genocide, crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes... Continue Reading

BY CHAPTER ONE CONCEPT OF CRIMES AND THE NECESSITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Introduction The history of mankind is a chronicle of bloodshed and violence among people with competing interests, ideologies and aspirations. In the face of the calamitous historical... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The source of law in most African countries is Customary law, the Common law and legislation both colonial and post-independent. In a typical African country, the great majority of the people conduct their personal activities in accordance with and subject to Customary law. Customary law has great impact in the area of addressing matters... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The source of law in most African countries is Customary law, the Common law and legislation both colonial and post-independent.  In a typical African country, the great majority of the people conduct their personal activities in accordance with and subject to Customary law. Customary law has great impact in the area of addressing... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................................... i APPROV AL .................................................................................................................................................. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study made an examination of the law on the jurisdiction of international criminal court from African cases. The research steamed from the fact that on 12 th October 2013 the African Union made a decision that no criminal charges can be brought against a sitting head of state or government. 1 Following this decision, the African Union... Continue Reading

Abstract Liberia is a country located in West Africa, it has experienced two protracted civil wars, one from 1989 to 1996 and the second from 1999 to 2003. With the end of the first civil war, Charles Taylor emerged as the President of the country. His coming to power nevertheless came with lots of quagmire. However, after the first civil war,... Continue Reading

Abstract Liberia is a country located in West Africa, it has experienced two protracted civil wars, one from 1989 to 1996 and the second from 1999 to 2003. With the end of the first civil war, Charles Taylor emerged as the President of the country. His coming to power nevertheless came with lots of quagmire. However, after the first civil war,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT           The discovery of oil reserves in the waters surrounding Bakassi Peninsula subjected it to claims and counter-claims for sovereignty, military occupation and recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On October 10,2002, the International Court of Justice ruled that the Peninsula and the territory in the Lake... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT           The discovery of oil reserves in the waters surrounding Bakassi Peninsula subjected it to claims and counter-claims for sovereignty, military occupation and recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On October 10,2002, the International Court of Justice ruled that the Peninsula and the territory in the Lake... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter One: Introduction Background of the Study Statement of the Research Problem Research Objectives Hypothesis Significance/Scope of the Study Organization of the Study Research Methodology CHAPTER TWO Literature Review... Continue Reading

Nigeria post independent era witnessed various kinds of manifestation and widespread corruption as a result of oil boom and the transfer of power from the colonial master to indigenous educated ruling elites. This made the government to set up various machines / institutions to control corruption and other financial crimes in the country. One... Continue Reading

Nigeria post independent era witnessed various kinds of manifestation and widespread corruption as a result of oil boom and the transfer of power from the colonial master to indigenous educated ruling elites. This made the government to set up various machines / institutions to control corruption and other financial crimes in the country. One... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the 'human rights and the law: an appraisal of the right to a fair trial in Uganda Criminal Court '. The right to a fair hearing is provided under Article 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Article 28(1) directs that in the determination of civil rights and obligations or any criminal charge a person... Continue Reading

Abstract In this study, the institutional mechanisms for combatting corruption in Nigeria‟s public service were critically and empirically analysed by appraising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Primary data which were obtained through the instrumentality of questionnaire only. This was... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

The history of peaceful settlement of dispute dates back from Jay Treaty of 1794 between U.S.A. & Great Britain. This treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation led to creation of mixed commissions and intended to functioN to some extent as tribunals. In 1872, the Albama claims arbitration between U.K. and U.S.A. marked the start of a 2nd Phase.... Continue Reading

The history of peaceful settlement of dispute dates back from Jay Treaty of 1794 between U.S.A. & Great Britain. This treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation led to creation of mixed commissions and intended to functioN to some extent as tribunals. In 1872, the Albama claims arbitration between U.K. and U.S.A. marked the start of a 2nd Phase.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Diplomacy is an ancient concept known to man as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans. Through the passing of time the concept of diplomacy has continuously been developed. The evolution of this concept has followed with the great civilizations of this world. Most notable are the advancements in Europe fi:om. the medieval era to the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the principle of legality and the prosecution of international crimes in domestic courts. The study was guided by the following objectives;- to find out whether the principle of legality is really a challenge to prosecuting acts that have already been recognized as crimes under customary international law, to find out... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Data storage and retrieval is a big challenge in most organizations, especially in most government institutions and parastatals, but the cost to secure management information systems remains a hurdle. However JURISS LAW SOFTWARE comes into rescue. This document is written for the basic computer user (magistrates, chiefjustice, lawyers,... Continue Reading

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM OF COURT PROCEEDINGS (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL HIGH COURT ENUGU STATE) ABSTRACT As the complexity and degress of crimes widen, system using new technology will have to be utilized to aid lawyers etc to fight this tends. Justice is to deal with somebody properly in an appropriate... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT As the complexity and degrees of crimes widen, system using new technology will have to be utilized to aid lawyers etc to fight this tends. Justice is to deal with somebody properly in an appropriate manner, fair and right treatment. Everybody earnestly desires it in all cases, court proceedings pertaining justice requires almost... Continue Reading