Explore Project Topics on: RIGHTS OF AN ACCUSED PERSON UNDER THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT Under the Nigerian criminal justice the constitutional right of an accused person is enshrined in Section 35 and 36 of the Constitution of  the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 such rights include, the right to be informed promptly in the language that he understands, the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Under the two laws, confession is a statement by suspect in crime which is adverse to that person. It is a form of evidence that is acceptable because of its objectivities. Confessional statement is admissible in any proceedings as long as it is made... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL BY SUPERVISOR ................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT  DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i  APPROVAL BY SUPERVISOR ................................................................................................... ii  DEDICATION... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background to the Study The criminal justice system in Nigeria with particular reference to Abia State is made up of three distinctive inter-dependent components viz.; the police, the courts and the prisons. These agencies work in synergy in the prevention, deterrence, apprehension, investigation, trial,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Ever since independence, the criminal justice system of Nigeria has accommodated capital punishment which is also known as “death penalty”, as a punitive measure for specifically defined offences. In the past 15 years, scholars, researchers and students of penology and criminology have championed the debate for abolition of death... Continue Reading

Abstract This research is about the importance and dangers to the implementation of the right to bail in Kampala, Uganda. The study was carried out in Makindye Division and it focused on the meaning and relevance of the admission of bail to the various accused personnel's in the country. The literature discusses the legal basis on the right to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Ever since independence, the criminal justice system of Nigeria has accommodated capital punishment which is also known as “death penalty”, as a punitive measure for specifically defined offences. In the past 15 years, scholars, researchers and students of penology and criminology have championed the debate for abolition of death... Continue Reading

Summary of the Report and Policy Recommendations The United Nations Human Rights Committee has emphasized that the right to a fair trial (which includes the right to an independent and impartial tribunal) applies in full to military courts as it does to the ordinary civilian courts. Based mainly on Uganda's military justice legal framework. this... Continue Reading

                                        ABSTRACT It is vital to the correct understanding of the criminal law of Nigeria to ascertain at outset whence that law derives and where it is to be found. Essentially, Nigerian criminal law is derived from English common law. But the present relationship between those two... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT It is vital to the correct understanding of the criminal law of Nigeria to ascertain at outset whence that law derives and where it is to be found. Essentially, Nigerian criminal law is derived from English common law. But the present relationship between those two systems of law has tended to become confused. Right from the creation of... Continue Reading

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

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

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Criminal law is distinctive for the uniquely serious potential consequences or sanctions for failure to abide by its rules. Every crime is composed of criminal elements, capital punishment may be imposed in some jurisdictions for the most serious crimes, and physical or corporal punishment may be. imposed such as... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The need for this study arose from the realization that Uganda Police Force plays a very important role in the administration of criminal justice. When an accused person is proved guilty before the courts of law, he I she is subjected to punishment. Thus, there is need to ensure that it is only the guilty that are punished but not the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The criminal justice system revolves around three cardinal institutions: the police, court and prison. These institutions are partners in our failing criminal justice system, due to some practices that are inimical to the interest of society. Thus,... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... 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 This study ' was carried out with different organizations and agencies in Kampala with specific aims to identify the circumstances which give rise to the arrest of street children and the legalities taken into account to... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0    Introduction In most countries, it has been accepted that democracy is the only system of government that seeks to protect individual liberty and guarantee the fundamental rights of all. The pursuit of these rights is however not absolute as there exist state institutions like the police whose mandate is... Continue Reading

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    ABSTRACT The topic “ Administration of justice in Nigerian courts, problems and prospects” seems to attract to itself the attention and inquisitiveness on the part of the common man or every believer in the Rule of law of what the writer is talking about or what he is... Continue Reading

Provocation As A Defence To Criminal Liability: The Nigerian Perspective ABSTRACT  One of the defences open to an accused which may exculpate or mitigate him from criminal liability is provocation. The law recognizes that human beings are prone to losing their control under extreme rage and should they react violently, justice demands that... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  One of the defences open to an accused which may exculpate or mitigate him from criminal liability is provocation. The law recognizes that human beings are prone to losing their control under extreme rage and should they react violently, justice demands that account be taken of this natural tendency of theirs in inflicting punishment.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT One of the defences open to an accused which may exculpate or mitigate him from criminal liability is provocation. The law recognizes that human beings are prone to losing their control under extreme rage and should they react violently, justice demands that account be taken of this natural tendency of theirs in inflicting punishment. The... Continue Reading

Organizational justice is an essential component and predictor of successful organizations. Organization that is fair and just in its procedures, policies, interactions and distribution systems, employees of that organization give better response to the organization in terms of their positive behaviours and productivity thus the main objective of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   Organizational justice is an essential component and predictor of successful organizations. Organization that is fair and just in its procedures, policies, interactions and distribution systems, employees of that organization give better response to the organization in terms of their positive behaviours and productivity thus the main... 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

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 Institute has immortalized through its public lectures eminent Nigerian jurists who during their lifetime made monumental contributions to the development of the law. One of such jurists was the late Professor Jadesola Akande. Topics of previous lectures traditionally focused on constitutional law and the rights of vulnerable groups. This... Continue Reading