Spousal RAPE: A Constructive Overview of the Applicability of Spousal Rape in the Nigerian Legal System , 2024
The subject matter of spousal rape traps attention as it refers to sexual intercourse without the... more The subject matter of spousal rape traps attention as it refers to sexual intercourse without the consent of one's spouse. And there are questions as to the applicability and effectiveness of laws that are made against this act. In Nigeria, despite legal advancement in respect to the protection of human rights and protection against violent acts, the concept of spousal rape remains a contentious matter. Thus, this paper provides a constructive overview on the applicability of spousal rape in the Nigerian legal system. It examines the meaning of rape and spousal rape in Nigeria and other jurisdictions, current frameworks, challenges in enforcement, cultural attitude, and potential solutions. By analyzing case laws, legislative provisions, and societal perspectives, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse on addressing spousal rape within the Nigerian legal system.
DYING DECLARATION AS AN EXCEPTION TO HEARSAY RULE, 2024
This is an overview of dying declaration as an exception to the inadmissibility of hearsay evide... more This is an overview of dying declaration as an exception to the inadmissibility of hearsay evidence under Nigerian legal system and under common law.
Spousal RAPE: A Constructive Overview of the Applicability of Spousal Rape in the Nigerian Legal System , 2024
The subject matter of spousal rape traps attention as it refers to sexual intercourse without the... more The subject matter of spousal rape traps attention as it refers to sexual intercourse without the consent of one's spouse. And there are questions as to the applicability and effectiveness of laws that are made against this act. In Nigeria, despite legal advancement in respect to the protection of human rights and protection against violent acts, the concept of spousal rape remains a contentious matter. Thus, this paper provides a constructive overview on the applicability of spousal rape in the Nigerian legal system. It examines the meaning of rape and spousal rape in Nigeria and other jurisdictions, current frameworks, challenges in enforcement, cultural attitude, and potential solutions. By analyzing case laws, legislative provisions, and societal perspectives, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse on addressing spousal rape within the Nigerian legal system.
DYING DECLARATION AS AN EXCEPTION TO HEARSAY RULE, 2024
This is an overview of dying declaration as an exception to the inadmissibility of hearsay evide... more This is an overview of dying declaration as an exception to the inadmissibility of hearsay evidence under Nigerian legal system and under common law.
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