Carnelian Journal of
LAW & POLITICS
Vol. IV No. I
I. Human Rights Abuse by the Nigerian Police Force: A Legal Review
Adekunbi Imosemi PhD, Jacob Oluwakemi Mautin
II. An Appraisal of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of 2015
Vis-A-Vis the Healthcare Provision for IPV Survivors Support in Nigeria
Olawunmi Opeyemi Ogundipe, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, PhD
III. The Legal Framework for Management of Electricity Distribution in Nigeria:
Challenges and Prospect
Rufus Adeoluwa Olodude. ACIArb (UK)
Human Rights Abuse by the Nigerian Police Force: A Legal Review
Adekunbi Imosemi PhD, Jacob Oluwakemi Mautin
Abstract
The concept of human rights is one that cannot be mistaken, as it is fundamental to the existence of man. Rights such as the right to life, right to human dignity, freedom of movement, amongst others. The existence of these rights are further instilled in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The Police Force plays an important role in keeping the society safe. They ensure that citizens are safe and free from crimes and other vices perpetrated in the society. However, the Nigerian society has seen the Police Force in a means of conducting their duties, cross some lines by meting out various abuses which includes extra judicial killings, and also torture. These and many more have made Nigerians call for reforms focused on making the Police force better. This research adopts the doctrinal and the empirical research methodology. This paper seeks to examine the human rights abuse meted out by the Nigerian Police Force. It will explain the concept of human rights and torture. It will also conduct a review on the Nigerian Police Force – providing a brief history of the Nigerian Police Force; the legal framework that deal with the breaches of human rights abuses by the Nigerian Police Force. This paper will also provide recommendations on ways to curb the abuses by the Police Force.
Keywords: Human rights, Abuse, Police, Crime
An Appraisal of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of 2015 Vis-A-Vis the Healthcare Provision for IPV Survivors Support in Nigeria
Olawunmi Opeyemi Ogundipe, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, PhD
Abstract
Generally, there is a culture of silence amongst the survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), however, IPV has serious impacts on the health of the survivors which makes them visit healthcare settings more than those who do not experience IPV. To effectively support IPV survivors, healthcare providers (HCPs) need to know their roles and what is expected of them. This paper focuses on evaluating the VAPP Act and how it addresses IPV in relation to Healthcare Providers (HCP) and the World Health Organization's (WHO) advocated evidence-based systematic approach to assisting IPV victims. In achieving the research objective, the doctrinal research methodology will be adopted, coupled with critical analysis of the concept of IPV and the various ways it might manifest, the WHO's global plan of action and the corresponding recommended strategy for responding to these types of assaults, the VAPP Act and some key provisions pertaining to the topic in terms of their sufficiency for combating IPV and providing healthcare support for IPV survivors, and the extent and necessity of implementing the WHO's global plan of action. The study finds that there is a need for a national legal framework for the healthcare support of IPV survivors and there is currently no national protocol or legislation for the healthcare support of IPV survivors in Nigeria. Unfortunately this lack of provision or the legal basis of the HCPs has made it difficult for the survivors to get adequate support to discontinue the abuse or recover from the abuse. This paper, therefore, recommends that all the related laws should be considered to create an effective legal framework for the health care support of IPV survivors in Nigeria.
Keywords: Global Plan of Action, HCP, Legal framework, VAPP Act, Violence
The Legal Framework for Management of Electricity Distribution in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospect
Rufus Adeoluwa Olodude. ACIArb (UK)
Abstract
The electricity sector in Nigeria has been riddled with enormous challenges over the years which has led to its privatization, yet it seem that little has yet been achieved. It is important to note that electricity distribution is the heart of transmission, as power cannot get to the consumer without distribution even if power has been generated. Therefore, electricity distribution companies have been identified as a vital link between the supplier of electricity and customers that buy and use electricity. It has been said that distribution involves a process which constructs and maintains equipment that transforms the power supply to the type that meets the customer's needs, meters the amount the customer uses, provides the appropriate billing and collects the payments. In the present-day Nigeria, there are 11 electricity distribution companies. Hence, this work seeks to examine the laws regulating the distribution of power supply in Nigeria. Furthermore, this work further examines the challenges and prospect for management of electricity distribution in Nigeria. For the purposes of this research, statutes, legislative bill and petroleum regulations were utilized which are primary sources while secondary sources such as online materials and books were utilized. The paper finds out that the regulatory framework for management of distribution of electricity in Nigeria have got some fantastic provisions, which if harnessed can change the game for the electricity distribution but noted that the level of compliance is nothing to write home about. This paper concluded by recommending that the Discos should be encouraged to strictly comply with the existing beautiful regulations in place while the areas of conflicts should be jettisoned. It was also recommended that there should be an avenue for competition in distribution of electricity such that mini-grid investors should be encouraged to invest in the electricity sector to provide more viable option for constant electricity supply in Nigeria
Keywords: Electric Power, Reform, Distribution Companies, Power Sector