Activa Yuris: Jurnal Hukum
Vol 2, No 1 (2022)

Appraisal of Existing Frameworks on Judicial Independence in Nigeria

Ishmael U. Gwunireama (University of Port Harcourt)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2022

Abstract

Frameworks enhance the independence of the judiciary. Thus, there are different types of frameworks on the independence of the judiciary: legal and institutional. These are subjected to examination to bring them in line with current realities. This has necessitated the volume of pieces of literature proposing frameworks for reforms. Thus, in addition to the legal and institutional frameworks is the textual framework. The legal frameworks cover legislative enactments like the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999(as amended), institutional frameworks like the regulations handed down by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and textual frameworks which are academic works of scholars, jurists and legal practitioners. This paper undertook an appraisal these frameworks and made proposals, like an amendment to s. 271 CFRN 1999, for further reforms, towards enhancing judicial impendence in Nigeria and aligning it with international standards.

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Abbrev

AY

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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The scope of articles that can be accepted in this journal are: Constitutional law Administrative law Criminal law Civil law Contract law Customary law Islamic law Business law Agrarian law Human rights Anti Corruption law Arbitration law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Environmental law Company ...