In this episode, i interview Hauwa Abikan, a Nigerian lawyer. She provides much needed clarity on the provisions of the law regarding sexual assault; particularly rape and sexual harassment. This includes provisions of the law that protect the vulnerable. We also discuss innovative penal techniques for punishment of sexual offenders and leveraging …

The state has always been entrusted with the monopoly of violence. But what happens when this trust is constantly abused, violated and misused?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelegalhangout/message

The Nigerian Legal System is under siege. Forces of oppression have chosen a rather peculiar tool, to silence Nigerians. So let's talk about it. REFERENCES R.H. HELMHOLZ (2001) Fundamental Human Rights in Medieval Law. THE LAW SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. OSITA NNAMANI OGBU (2013) Human Rights Law and Practice in Nigeria. SNAAP PRESS LTD. Twitter…

Join Damilola as she travels from Bamako to Abuja, and discusses the recent Mali Coup d'etat. She spices things up by examining the scenario from both the Malian and Nigerian Legal Perspective. Sources: The Mali constitution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4Ye5ss9uin2pbYtmmB6W390VnESCCtV/view?usp=drivesdk The Nigerian Criminal Code: https://driv…

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