The Nigerian Penal Code: Implementation and Challenges
Overview of the Penal Code: Implementation and Challenges Introduction Before the Penal Code, Nigeria had various criminal laws. Native courts, which were traditional courts, applied customary laws. In Muslim communities, this was islamic law, while other areas followed different local rules. The legislation came into effect on September 30, 1960. Unlike the Criminal Code used […]
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