ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS TOWARDS A BETTER ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN NIGERIA

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dc.contributor.authorAbdul Yusuf, Kayode
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-14T06:18:47Z
dc.date.available2023-12-14T06:18:47Z
dc.date.issued2019-08-02
dc.description.abstractThe Judiciary as the guardian of the rights of citizens protects these rights from all individual and public encroachment. The perception by citizens and foreigners within the country that they can rely on the certain and prompt administration of justice increases their feeling of liberty, safety and justice which are all components of our collective humanity. The sole duty of any judge, in any country which upholds rule of law as a way of life, is the attainment of justice in every given case. The burden of ensuring that no one unjustly suffers the deprivation of his liberty, or that his rights are denied without following the due process of law rests on the shoulders of the Judiciary. In order to ensure the performance of this all important service, a judge must possess a sense of impartiality. It has been said that the basis of a just order on earth finds clear description in man giving to man what is his due. That, in essence, is what justice is all about. Such is the indispensability of justice that it is repeated in several portions of the Holy Books- the Holy Bible and the Holy Qur’an. Consequently, the rule of law as an element of constitutionalism in a democracy depends upon how and by what procedure it is interpreted and enforced. Therefore, when the Judiciary is weak, poor governance thrives. The aim of the research is to identify loopholes in the administration of justice system in Nigeria and proffer solutions. The method of research adopted in the course of the study to a large extent is doctrinal research method. Relevant and related literatures were also reviewed. Data was generated from primary data sources such as provisions of international, regional and national conventions, statutes, declarations and policies. Secondary data was sourced from library materials, newspapers, journals, articles and various other sources including the internet. The findings revealed that, there is a need for re-examination of how justice is administered in Nigeria. The research further revealed the need for Government to embark upon a reform of the archaic Nigerian laws which also contributes to the slow pace of administration of justice in Nigeria. The research further highlights proposals and recommendations which will ensure standardization of the Nigerian justice sector in line with global best practices. The research concluded by recommending the thorough overhaul of the various institutions concerned with the administration of justice in Nigeria and these stakeholders include the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian Prisons Service, the Judiciary and prosecuting agencies. The research also recommends that Government should focus on providing the necessary funding for the stakeholders in the administration of justice system which in turn will positively impact on the welfare and provision of modern equipment for these stakeholders.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBEING A LL.M. DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NIGERIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER IN LAWS (LL.M), DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, FACULTY OF LAW NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFIen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/5227
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, FACULTY OF LAW, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFIen_US
dc.titleISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS TOWARDS A BETTER ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN NIGERIAen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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