Gender Expression & Cross-Dressing in Nigerian Law Explained
Explore the legal complexities and societal views on gender expression in Nigeria, where traditional norms influence regulations on cross-dressing and other identities.
Humanitarian Law
An Overview of the Legal Rights of a Child in Nigeria
In Nigeria, it is pertinent to note that, once a child is born, all general legal rights accrue to him or her except those rights that are limited to the attainment of certain age and status, for example, the right to vote and be voted for in the country’s election. To ensure that a child enjoys these rights, certain laws have been enacted and institutions put in place for the sole aim of protecting a child in the society.
An Appraisal of the Role of the Ecowas Court Of Justice in the Protection of Human Rights
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice also known as CCJ jurisdiction is set out in Article 9 of the 1991 Protocol which states that the Court “shall ensure the observance of law and the principles of equity in the interpretation and application of the provisions of the Treaty.”
Analyzing the Rights of a Minor Owning Land in Nigeria
Land is important for every human activity on earth as it is the source of all material wealth. In order to regulate the ownership, use and development of land and land resources, countries all over the world have instituted land ownership systems aimed at consistent balancing of the interests of the government.
An Analysis of the Protection of Refugees under International Humanitarian Law
International humanitarian law is the law that seeks to protect in times of war. Its relation to Refugee law is of significance, as it offers protection to Refugees, which is part of what humanitarian law seeks to promote. The preamble of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees reinforces the idea stated in the United Nations Charter, that human beings shall enjoy fundamental freedoms and rights devoid of discrimination.
