Law and Nigeria's Development: How to Strengthen the Efficacy of Law for Development in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-573
Author(s):  
Daniel Philemon Saredau
Keyword(s):  
Social Order ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Development Discourse ◽  
Law And Development ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Administration Of Justice ◽  
The Law

In today's world, the role of law transcends the maintenance of social order and administration of justice. Law has a crucial role to play in the developmental processes of states. Nigeria, a country now reputed to be the poverty capital of the world, is in dire need of development. Law can aid Nigeria's quest towards development. This study addresses the question what is development and makes an attempt to offer a holistic notion of the concept. In appraising the relevance of law in Nigeria's developmental process, the study examined instances where the law was employed to enable development, either through the facilitation of indices of development or through the inhibition of impediments to development. Additionally, the study interrogated the nexus between the law and development policy in Nigeria, and appraised the role of law in Nigeria's development process. Prescriptively, the study suggested ways in which the relevance of law in Nigeria's development process can be supplemented, namely prioritisation of the development question in law-making, execution and interpretation; promoting the realisation of socio-economic rights; and the mainstreaming of customary law as an integral part of the law and development discourse.

Law and Development in Nigeria: A Need for Activism

2011 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamman Lawan
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
International Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Development Discourse ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Law And Development ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Human Rights Regime ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
International Human

AbstractThis article explores the use of law in development at two levels in Nigeria. Development as a state duty has been provided for under the constitution, thereby creating socio-economic rights for citizens, albeit rights which are unenforceable. Seven development policies drawn up at different times have all also invoked law in one way or another to facilitate the achievement of their respective objectives. Both cases reflect the international trend in their respective discourses. The first approach mirrors the international human rights regime, while the second mimics international development discourse. While the instrumental use of law is desirable, this article argues that it is inadequate. More needs to be done to supplement it. First, courts need to adopt a radical interpretation of the constitutional provisions to make socio-economic rights enforceable. Secondly, people need to be active citizens through participation in the development process.

Slavery and Ransom

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Will Smiley
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Ottoman Empire ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
The State ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Late Eighteenth Century ◽  
Late Eighteenth ◽  
The Law

This chapter explores captives’ fates after their capture, all along the Ottoman land and maritime frontiers, arguing that this was largely determined by individuals’ value for ransom or sale. First this was a matter of localized customary law; then it became a matter of inter-imperial rules, the “Law of Ransom.” The chapter discusses the nature of slavery in the Ottoman Empire, emphasizing the role of elite households, and the varying prices for captives based on their individual characteristics. It shows that the Ottoman state participated in ransoming, buying, exploiting, and sometimes selling both female and male captives. The state particularly needed young men to row on its galleys, but this changed in the late eighteenth century as the fleet moved from oars to sails. The chapter then turns to ransom, showing that a captive’s ability to be ransomed, and value, depended on a variety of individualized factors.

THE ROLE OF THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING GUARANTEES OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF JUDGES AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE JUDICIARY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasyl Khmyz ◽  
◽  
Ruslan Skrynkovskyy ◽  
Tetiana Protsiuk ◽  
Mariana Khmyz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Administration Of Justice ◽  
The Status ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
The Law

The article reveals the role of the prosecutor's office of Ukraine in the process and in order to ensure guarantees of the independence of judges and the authority of the judiciary. A study of the legislative framework of Ukraine proves that the role of the prosecutor's office in the process of ensuring guarantees of the independence of judges and the authority of justice is regulated by the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine «On the Prosecutor's Office», the Law of Ukraine «On the Judicial System and the Status of Judges», the Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct of Prosecutors, the Criminal Procedure Code Of Ukraine, the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as other regulatory documents. It was found that the judge, performing professional activities in the direction of the administration of justice, is independent of the various influences, pressure or interference, which are illegal. The legislation of Ukraine determines that the principle of the independence of the judge indicates that the judge is not obliged to provide explanations regarding the nature and content of the cases being pending, with the exception of cases established by law. State authorities, local self- government bodies, officials and officials of these bodies, individuals and legal entities and associations of such persons should respect the independence of judges and in no case should encroach on it. It was determined that one of the principles on the basis of which the professional activities of the prosecution authorities are based is the principle of respect for the independence of judges. It has been proved that the High Council of Justice always adheres to the position of unconditionally ensuring the independence of judges and establishing this direction as a priority type of activity for law enforcement agencies, in particular, for the prosecutor's office. Fast and quality investigation of crimes related to the professional activities of judges will, first of all, contribute to the observance of constitutional law regarding the principle of access to justice.. It is noted that the prospects for further research in this direction are the study of the legal basis for the observance of the principle of the rule of law and legality by the judiciary in the context of performing professional activities.

scholarly journals PERANAN MAJELIS DESA PAKRAMAN BALI DALAM PELAKSANAAN INVESTASI KEPARIWISATAAN DI WILAYAH DESA PAKRAMAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 353
Author(s):  
Dewa Nyoman Gede Suatmaja
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Legal Instrument ◽  
Customary Laws ◽  
The Law ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Village

The role of the Desa Pakraman (Pakraman Village) in the implementation of tourism investment in Desa Pakraman is represented by Bendesa as the top prajuru (manager) in the Desa Pakraman. Bendesa is a top official in the structure of organization of Desa Pakraman. He bears authority of the desa and representing the village in providing recommendations on the implementation of the investment in the village area. In accordance with the provisions of the Decision of the Pesamuhan I of the Majelis Desa Pakraman Bali (the Bali Pakraman Village Assembly) and the Bali Province Act No. 3 of 2001, the Bendesa is deserved to provide recommendations for any incoming investment into the village. The Bendesa shall get approval of village members for any action he takes. The major factors which affects the implementation of investment in tourism villages, is the role of laws of the village. Awig-awig (the law of the village) is a bastion of the village and the most powerful thing in Bali. Conflict resolution in tourism investment is based on national law and customary laws, in this case the Prajuru plays a central role in preventing and resolving disputes, namely in response, communicate and reduce the potency of conflict. In resolving conflicts, the Prajuru implementing the customary law, the Assembly legal instrument for deliberations of the conflict by accommodating the interests of the parties to the dispute. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peranan Majelis Desa Pakraman (MDP) Bali dalam pelaksanaan investasi kepariwisataan di wilayah desa pakraman. Setelah dilakukan pengkajian dengan metode penelitian hukum normatif, akhirnya dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut. Pertama, faktor penarik pelaksanaan investasi kepariwisataan di wilayah desa pakraman meliputi (a) keindahan alam dan kondisi sosial budaya yang unik dan bernilai tinggi; (b) faktor kebijakan dan regulasi pemerintah yang mendukung pelaksaaan investasi di wilayah desa pakraman; dan (c) di sisi lain desa pakraman dengan awig-awig yang dimilikinya dapat menjadi faktor pengendali bagi pelaksanaan investasi di wilayahnya. Kedua, MDP Bali tidak dapat berperan secara langsung dalam pelaksanaan kepariwisataan di wilayah desa pakraman, sebab pelaksanaan investasi di wilayah desa pakraman merupakan urusan otonomi desa pakraman yang bersangkutan. MDP Bali hanya dapat berperan: (a) memberi saran, usul dan pendapat kepada pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan; (b) mendorong desa pakraman untuk mengendalikan investasi di wilayahnya. Dorongan tersebut dituangkan dalam Keputusan MDP Bali Nomor 050/Kep/Psm-1/MDP Bali/III/2006 yang menegaskan bahwa setiap investasi di wilayah desa pakraman wajib mendapat rekomendasi dari desa pakraman. (3) Upaya yang dapat dilakukan oleh MDP Bali dalam penyelesaian konflik di bidang investasi kepariwisataan di wilayah desa pakraman adalah menjadi mediator dalam penyelesaian konflik yang dilakukan oleh para pihak.

Cause and consequence in law and development

2005 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambreena Manji
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Land Reform ◽  
International Financial Institutions ◽  
Land Law ◽  
The West ◽  
Law And Development ◽  
The Law

Patrick McAuslan, Bringing the Law Back In: essays in land, law and development (Aldershot: Ashgate. 2003)The title of the book sums up my overall stance: there is an important role for law in development generally and in land reform in particular and it is, in my view, wholly beneficial that after almost three decades of virtually ignoring the role of law in development … international financial institutions, aid agencies and scholars in the West are beginning to appreciate and reaffirm both its centrality to development in practice and its centrality to understanding the process of development and change in societies in developing countries. (McAuslan 2003: vii)He who is able to translate others' interests into his own language carries the day. (Latour 1983: 144)

scholarly journals Islamization of Law of Evidence in Pakistan with Specific Reference to Testimony of a Woman

rahatulquloob ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 01-12
Author(s):  
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Siddique ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Atif Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
The People ◽  
Administration Of Justice ◽  
The Law ◽  
Law Of Evidence

The subject matter of any case contains many facts proved by anyone of the parties to have a decision in his favour from a court of law. The primary objective of the law of evidence is to prescribe the rules to prove the facts of the case assisting the court of law in any case. The Law of Evidence forms a foundation for administration of justice in every legal system. This is considered a system of rules for disputed questions of fact in judicial inquiries. This law determines and helps to enforce the liability or grant aright on the basis of facts presented in the court of law. Islamic Law of Evidence is manifest due to the Islamic System of administration of justice and it rules are framed by the Law giver on the basis of primary sources of Islamic Law whereas the rules of other evidence law are made by the people. The current paper discusses the process of Islamization in Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It focuses on the Law of Evidence that how it is Islamized. It also highlights the specific legal provisions of Pakistani Law of Evidence were Islamized and indicates the role of some other constitutional institutions of Pakistan in Islamization of Law of Evidence. 

scholarly journals URUNG AIYY TOYON AS A KEY MALE IMAGE OF PATRIARCHAL YAKUTS MYTHOLOGY

2020 ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Евгений Петрович Слепцов ◽  
Аида Июньевна Егорова
Keyword(s):  
Social Order ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Active Element ◽  
Male Dominance ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Heroic Epic ◽  
The Social ◽  
Gender Hierarchy ◽  
Male Image

В статье рассматриваются вопросы развития социальных, в том числе гендерных установок в якутской мифологии и эпосе. Проведен анализ роли образа Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона в формировании патриархальной организации якутского общества. Образ Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона явился патроном нового социального порядка и инструментом вытеснения культов матрилинейной общины и их ведущего персонажа – хозяйки земли. В работе выделены этапы исторического развития образа Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона, связанные со структурными изменениями в общине якутов в процессе перехода от матрилинейности к патрилинейности, а также идеологической функции данного культа. Образ Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона выступил носителем типических черт социальной группы тойонов и мифы о нем оказывались активным элементом структур господства в якутском обществе. Культ Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона сложился и поддерживался как идеологическое обоснование власти тойонов, глав отдельных патронимий. Он был необходим для того, чтобы привнести и укрепить идею патриархальной организации в якутскую мифологию. Образ Yрүҥ Айыы Тойон самодостаточен и не нуждается в чудесных качествах и героических деяниях. Самое существенное для творцов и потребителей мифологии заключалось в его социальном статусе главы агнатной общины. В мифе и героическом эпосе олонхо образ Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона закрепляет патриархальную генеалогию. В культе Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона выпукло представлена идея гендерного господства мужчины и проявляются тенденции, которые вели к образованию гендерной иерархии в якутском обществе. Мифология Yрүҥ Айыы Тойона явилась обоснованием системы агнатного родства, освящая нормы обычного права, закреплявшие господствующее положение мужчины и подчиненное положение женщины. Миф об Yрүҥ Айыы Тойоне предстает как активный элемент структур господства в якутском обществе, игравшим функцию инструмента закрепления гендерного неравенства и установления власти якутского тойоната. The article considers the development of social attitudes including gender imperatives in Yakut mythology and epic. The analysis of the role of the character of Urung Aiyy Toyon in the formation of the patriarchal organization of the Yakut society is carried out. The character of Urung Aiyy Toyon was a patron of the new social order and a tool for supplanting the matrilineal community cult and its leading character the mistress of the Earth. The work highlights the stages of the historical development of the character of Urung Aiyy Toyon, associated with structural changes in the Yakut society during the process of transition from matrilineality to patrilineality, as well as the ideological function of this cult. The character of Urung Aiyy Toyon acted as a bearer of typical features of the social group of toyons, and myths about him turned out to be an active element of the structures of domination in the Yakut society. The cult of Urung Aiyy Toyon was formed and maintained as an ideological rationale for the power of the toyons, heads of individual patronymias. It was necessary in order to bring and strengthen the idea of a patriarchal organization in Yakut mythology. The character of Urung Aiyy Toyon is self-sufficient and does not need magical qualities and heroic deeds. For creators and consumers of mythology its social status as the head of the agnationalcommunitythe was most important. In the myth and the heroic epic of Olonkho, Urung Aiyy Toyon reinforces the patriarchal genealogy. In the cult of Urung Aiyy Toyon, the idea of male dominance is vividly represented and the tendencies that lead to the formation of a gender hierarchy in Yakut society are manifested. The mythology of Urung Aiyy Toyon was the rationale for the system of agnatic kinship, sanctifying the norms of customary law, reinforcing male dominance and women's subordinate position. The myth of Urung Aiyy Toyon appears as an active element of the structures of domination in Yakut society, which functioned as a tool for consolidating gender inequality and establishing the power of the Yakut toyons.

REPOSITION OF WIDOW BY DEATH DIVORCE IN BATAKNESSE INHERITANCE LAW FROM GENDER PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Amri Panahatan Sihotang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Current Development ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Inheritance Law ◽  
The Law

This journal is to study the reposition of widow in traditional Batak’s hereditary law by using gender approach.  The Batak’s hereditary Law, tends  to be referring  to patrilineal kinship which is determined from the line of father’s or husband’s descent  so the Widow is not the beneficiary  of the husband but the son in the Batak’s ethnic and culture.  Along with the current development and important role of a mother/woman in family life, it is important to re-study more deeply the position of a widow in Batak’s hereditary law and some related theories  which one of themis gender approach .This is considerably important because there are some modern thinker related to customary law who intend to renew the law especially the beneficiary for the sake of gender equality in the current ages by bilaterally repositioning widow to the national  hereditary law . By Educating Batak’s hereditary law from gender perspective, the Batak’s ethic will be able to critically think and flexibly find solution to share the property by positioning the widow as the beneficiary or the heir.

scholarly journals REPOSITION OF WIDOW BY DEATH DIVORCE IN BATAKNESSE INHERITANCE LAW FROM GENDER PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Amri Panahatan Sihotang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Current Development ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Inheritance Law ◽  
The Law

This journal is to study the reposition of widow in traditional Batak’s hereditary law by using gender approach.  The Batak’s hereditary Law, tends  to be referring  to patrilineal kinship which is determined from the line of father’s or husband’s descent  so the Widow is not the beneficiary  of the husband but the son in the Batak’s ethnic and culture.  Along with the current development and important role of a mother/woman in family life, it is important to re-study more deeply the position of a widow in Batak’s hereditary law and some related theories  which one of themis gender approach .This is considerably important because there are some modern thinker related to customary law who intend to renew the law especially the beneficiary for the sake of gender equality in the current ages by bilaterally repositioning widow to the national  hereditary law . By Educating Batak’s hereditary law from gender perspective, the Batak’s ethic will be able to critically think and flexibly find solution to share the property by positioning the widow as the beneficiary or the heir.

scholarly journals Prawo międzynarodowe a uniwersalność pojęcia systemu

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 121-138
Author(s):  
Michał Stępień
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Soft Law ◽  
Proper Sense ◽  
The Law ◽  
Domestic Law

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE CONCEPT OF THE SYSTEMThe key feature of international law is that states are primary subjects of this law. This results in other features of international law like high relevance of customary law, ambiguous meaning of the term “treaty”, considerable role of soft law, uncertainty about the effects of reservations to treaties, and above all, the lack of collision rules when two or more treaties bind partly different parties. This all supports the weaker thesis about systemness of international law. The weaker thesis about systemness of international law is not the answer to all questions that can be put in this respect. This is particularly evident in the case of consistency of international law which is seriously jeopardized by the progressive fragmentation. But the conviction of the systemness of international law has also somewhat different purpose than it seems. Namely, it strengthens the argument that international law is the law in the proper sense of the word. It fulfils therefore, to some extent, a persuasive function. International law confronted with domestic law is a kind of so-called “positive morality” for many lawyers. Therefore, the thesis about systemness of international law is so important. For similar reasons, H. Kelsen so firmly stressed that war is a sanction, what justified the view that international law is the law in the proper sense of the word.

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