- Volume 13, Number 1 (2025)
THE DEATH PENALTY IN NIGERIA: EXAMINING DUE PROCESS THROUGH A COMPARATIVE LEGAL LENS
Adeniyi Kekere-Ekun Ronkeju
Regardless of the offense committed or the duration of their imprisonment, individuals in custody, whether convicted or awaiting trial, retain their human rights and dignity. This paper delves into the legislative framework governing prisoners' rights in Nigeria. It emphasizes the importance of humane treatment and respect for the fundamental dignity of all prisoners
CONSPIRACY LAW ACROSS BORDERS: A LEGAL COMPARISON BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH
King Osarenotor Omote
English law encompasses inchoate offences, crimes that address conduct before the full commission of a substantive crime. One such inchoate offence is conspiracy. This paper delves into the examination of conspiracy across three Commonwealth jurisdictions: Nigeria, India, and the Australian State of Queensland. The foundation for this exploration is the English legal system, the source of common law, given that these three jurisdictions base their legal systems on English common law principles. While the English legal system lays the groundwork, the analysis extends to the regulation of conspiracy in each jurisdiction. In Nigeria, the Penal Code and the Criminal Code...
SURVEILLANCE, SECURITY, AND STIGMA: U.S. POLICIES TOWARD MUSLIMS IN THE POST-9/11 ERA
Ahmed Alsharari Mohammed
American Muslim communities are diverse, growing, and play an increasingly significant role in the United States. Estimating their numbers is challenging due to limitations on gathering religious affiliation data by government agencies. However, estimates suggest a population of two to seven million American Muslims, constituting a minority but still significant percentage of the total population. This demographic diversity underscores the importance of understanding the experiences and needs of American Muslims as an integral part of the nation's social fabric
SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM AND ITS FINANCIAL IMPACT ON POLAND’S ZUS SYSTEM
Maria Nowak Anna
Social insurance plays a pivotal role in the Polish social security system, safeguarding individuals against various life risks such as old age, disability, loss of the primary breadwinner, illness, maternity, and workplace accidents or occupational diseases. This essential safety net has been administered by the Social Insurance Administration (ZUS) since 1933. Initially a central state administration body, ZUS transitioned to a state organizational unit with legal personality in 1999, in line with updated legal frameworks. Even under this new structure, ZUS retains the authority to employ legal measures typically vested in state administration bodies. Notably, the establishment of the Social...