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When the courts make historic decisions, doctrines, and pronouncements, the importance of the court’s role in interpreting the law is most clear. In this context, the courts are in charge of shaping jurisprudence and deciding the legal underpinnings. This article focuses on the larger context and framework in which the court’s role in the interpretation […]

Courts in Tanzania Mainland has been entrusted with the responsibility of dispensing justice to individuals.[i] In order to respond to the constitutional principle which requires courts to dispense justice without delay, the parliament has enacted a number of statutes both substantive and procedural to guide courts in determining individual rights and duties. The Civil Procedure

The law relating to evidence has undergone a massive change in the recent years with different types of evidence now being deemed admissible in a court of law. This change has also reached India with there being several amendments to the existing legislations. Under India’s obligation to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law

Despite improved means of transportation, land-locked developing countries that have lacked access to the global economy still face systemic problems. By contrast, landlocked countries, many countries lag behind their maritime neighbors in the overall development and with respect to trade with other countries that are at sea. Dependency on transit neighbors in addition to the

As the world becomes globalized, the need for a regular update of employment laws becomes unavoidable.  It’s a trite knowledge to say; that laws governing employment relation in Cameroon should be maintained.  Its rather imaginative to say here that the labour code of Cameroon should be revised to reflect globalization trends. In 1992 law No

The doctrine of paternalism involving human subjects has been an undisputable practice in medical research. For several decades since the Nuremburg trials, and the development of the Nuremburg Code and Helsinki Declaration, it has been the topic of a huge debate by legal writers on the basis that, the doctrine infringes on patient’s autonomy. The

Extractive activities have for a long time been visible in many parts of Nigeria. Artisanal sand mining has been carried out along the coast of the River Niger and the creeks of the Niger Delta for a fairly long period of time. However, the introduction of sand dredging machines (suction pumps) in sand mining enterprise

Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, this paper critically explores feminism in Africa, especially Nigeria. In addition, it examines the distinction between the western perception of feminism and African perspectives on feminism by highlighting the marked differences between the contexts. The paper argues that the progress

This paper attempts to understand and critique the jurisprudence behind the freedom of religion cases in EU jurisdictions, particularly those concerning religious attire, articles of faith and religious expression at public places and places of work. Therefore, the theme and thesis of this paper lie at the intersection of two question prompts- Should an individual’s

Banditry and kidnapping have become an issue of global concern. The spate of violent attacks by Bandits and kidnapers alike, as evidenced in the abduction and killing of civilians and military personnel, has plunged Nigeria, particularly Kaduna and Zamfara State into a state of insecurity. Extant studies on the challenges of Banditry and Kidnapping have