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Human Rights Quarterly, 2009

Publikationsansicht. 48846005. International Human Rights: A Comprehensive Introduction (review) ... more Publikationsansicht. 48846005. International Human Rights: A Comprehensive Introduction (review) (2009). Safia Swimelar. Abstract. Human Rights Quarterly - Volume 31, Number 3, August 2009. Details der Publikation. ...

California Western international law journal, 2020

As humans continue to populate the globe, plastic use has become increasingly popular and has had... more As humans continue to populate the globe, plastic use has become increasingly popular and has had a significant impact on the environment. Due to poor waste management practices, plastic pollution is a major concern. Plastic has severe environmental and health consequences. Single-use plastic products, in particular, have contributed to this pollution crisis. Many nations worldwide have enacted regulations to reduce plastic use in an effort to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution. This Article examines the environmental impacts of plastic waste and the roles legislation may play in combating plastic pollution. In evaluating the dangers of plastic pollution, this Article canvasses effective waste management practices,

The nature of the office and functions of a judge call for high sense of duty, integrity, incorru... more The nature of the office and functions of a judge call for high sense of duty, integrity, incorruptibility and credibility. The judiciary, as the last hope of the common man and custodian of the law plays an important role in the fight against corruption. Regrettably, judicial corruption has devalued and derailed society's fundamental mechanism for impartial administration of justice. The enviable role of the judiciary has been dented by serious allegations of corruption against the hallowed temple of justice. Some judges have betrayed their oaths of office by engaging in wanton corruption. Such corrupt activities of some judges have caused serious damage to the credibility and integrity of the judiciary. The common man's quest for justice is further diminished by corrupt characters in the judiciary. In order to boost the citizens' confidence in the judicial system, judges must demonstrate incorruptibility and impartiality. The war against corruption in the judiciary sho...

Academia Letters, 2021

In 2000, the international community developed and agreed to a definition for trafficking in pers... more In 2000, the international community developed and agreed to a definition for trafficking in persons that can be found in Article 3 of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children: Trafficking in persons shall mean the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power, or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, or the removal of organs.[1] Different actors play a prominent role in addressing the issue of human trafficking. Among them are legislative bodies, law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and NGOs. It is important that the actors cooperate with each other in order to combat human trafficking efficiently.

Commonwealth Law Bulletin

Democracy and the rule of law are the pillars of sustainable development and the guarantee of fun... more Democracy and the rule of law are the pillars of sustainable development and the guarantee of fundamental freedoms in any society. The rule of law is one of the prerequisites to creating an enabling environment that supports socio‐economic growth and political development. The future of democracy rests with the ability of democratic governments to observe the rule of law. The rule of law is the fulcrum of democracy and the pillar upon which the structures of democracy stands. This article examines the crucial importance of the rule of law as a catalyst for the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

African Journal of Legal Studies, 2014

Abortion remains one of the most controversial, emotional and burning political issues of our tim... more Abortion remains one of the most controversial, emotional and burning political issues of our time. Unsafe abortion is a serious public health problem and human rights issue. The pervasive criminalization of abortion in Nigeria is a serious obstacle to improving access to safe and legal abortion. Women’s lack of access to safe legal abortion is a major cause of high rates of maternal mortality. The Nigerian government’s failure to fulfill its human rights obligations under national, regional and international law is largely responsible for this situation. Overcoming these considerable barriers requires governments to sustain a firm commitment to women’s human rights and to ensure access to safe and legal abortion services. Women’s restrictive legal access to safe abortion services violates their human rights and is perhaps one of the pervasive manifestations of unjustified discrimination against women. This article attempts a justification of women’s right of access to safe and lega...

Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 2015

The health, physiological, sexual, psychological, and human rights effects of female genital muti... more The health, physiological, sexual, psychological, and human rights effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) are described and various ways to address the problem are outlined, including the health approach, the cultural approach, the women’s empowerment approach, and the human rights approach. Long-term complications include sexual frigidity; genital malformation; urine retention resulting in repeated urinary infections; obstruction of menstrual flow leading to frequent reproductive tract infections and infertility; chronic pelvic and obstetric complications; and prolonged and obstructed labour. Also, due to damaged sexual organs, sexual intercourse can result in tissue lacerations, which greatly increases risk of HIV transmission. The same is true during childbirth and subsequent loss of blood. The use of law should thus be one component of a multi-disciplinary approach; and outreach efforts by civil society and governments aimed at changing perceptions and attitudes regarding FG...

Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 2010

... 16 Itse Sagay, 'The Travails of Democracy and the Rule of Law' in: ... more ... 16 Itse Sagay, 'The Travails of Democracy and the Rule of Law' in: Ayo Ajomo, Akintude Obilade and Adesina Sambo (eds), Nigeria. Democracy and the Rule of Law (Spectrum Books Ltd, Ibadan 1996) 113. 17 Wole Olanipekun, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 'The Role of the ...

Conference Presentations by Olaide Gbadamosi

The abduction of the Chibok girls has attracted global criticism by the international community w... more The abduction of the Chibok girls has attracted global criticism by the international community who has denounced the terrorist act and advocated for the release of the girls. The kidnapping is an act to instil fear and wage war against access to education in Northern Nigeria. The larger issue when addressing the educational disadvantage of the North is the problem of religious fundamentalism which has deprived the North of progress in education and economic development. The lack of political will by the leaders of the northern Nigeria to elevate the educational level of the girl-child as enunciated in the Child’s Right Act, is an issue we discussed. We look beyond the abduction of the girls to the underlying issues of denial of their fundamental human rights to basic education and dignity of the human person which is the entitlement of all children in the world. The paper finds that apart from the core issue of terrorism situating the saga in its proper legal context is a failure of law to protect the most vulnerable of the society-the girl-child by the global north and global south as an infringement of the internationally accepted basic human needs. These includes, failure of their rights to freedom of movement; from discrimination; dignity of the child and right to free, compulsory and universal primary education, among others. In addition the heinous crimes being committed against them include rape, forced marriages, forced labour, false imprisonment, child trafficking, kidnapping, and perhaps murders, to name a few. All these are against the Nigerian Child Rights Act which makes copious provisions on these violations and gives stiff penalties for their infringement. We conclude by advocating for compulsory basic education as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution strongly supported by the Universal Basic Education policy. No meaningful development can take place if the issue of girl-child education is not factored into political and national development process.
Primary Keyword: Crime and Victims
Secondary Keyword: Human Rights

Human Rights Quarterly, 2009

Publikationsansicht. 48846005. International Human Rights: A Comprehensive Introduction (review) ... more Publikationsansicht. 48846005. International Human Rights: A Comprehensive Introduction (review) (2009). Safia Swimelar. Abstract. Human Rights Quarterly - Volume 31, Number 3, August 2009. Details der Publikation. ...

California Western international law journal, 2020

As humans continue to populate the globe, plastic use has become increasingly popular and has had... more As humans continue to populate the globe, plastic use has become increasingly popular and has had a significant impact on the environment. Due to poor waste management practices, plastic pollution is a major concern. Plastic has severe environmental and health consequences. Single-use plastic products, in particular, have contributed to this pollution crisis. Many nations worldwide have enacted regulations to reduce plastic use in an effort to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution. This Article examines the environmental impacts of plastic waste and the roles legislation may play in combating plastic pollution. In evaluating the dangers of plastic pollution, this Article canvasses effective waste management practices,

The nature of the office and functions of a judge call for high sense of duty, integrity, incorru... more The nature of the office and functions of a judge call for high sense of duty, integrity, incorruptibility and credibility. The judiciary, as the last hope of the common man and custodian of the law plays an important role in the fight against corruption. Regrettably, judicial corruption has devalued and derailed society's fundamental mechanism for impartial administration of justice. The enviable role of the judiciary has been dented by serious allegations of corruption against the hallowed temple of justice. Some judges have betrayed their oaths of office by engaging in wanton corruption. Such corrupt activities of some judges have caused serious damage to the credibility and integrity of the judiciary. The common man's quest for justice is further diminished by corrupt characters in the judiciary. In order to boost the citizens' confidence in the judicial system, judges must demonstrate incorruptibility and impartiality. The war against corruption in the judiciary sho...

Academia Letters, 2021

In 2000, the international community developed and agreed to a definition for trafficking in pers... more In 2000, the international community developed and agreed to a definition for trafficking in persons that can be found in Article 3 of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children: Trafficking in persons shall mean the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power, or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, or the removal of organs.[1] Different actors play a prominent role in addressing the issue of human trafficking. Among them are legislative bodies, law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and NGOs. It is important that the actors cooperate with each other in order to combat human trafficking efficiently.

Commonwealth Law Bulletin

Democracy and the rule of law are the pillars of sustainable development and the guarantee of fun... more Democracy and the rule of law are the pillars of sustainable development and the guarantee of fundamental freedoms in any society. The rule of law is one of the prerequisites to creating an enabling environment that supports socio‐economic growth and political development. The future of democracy rests with the ability of democratic governments to observe the rule of law. The rule of law is the fulcrum of democracy and the pillar upon which the structures of democracy stands. This article examines the crucial importance of the rule of law as a catalyst for the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

African Journal of Legal Studies, 2014

Abortion remains one of the most controversial, emotional and burning political issues of our tim... more Abortion remains one of the most controversial, emotional and burning political issues of our time. Unsafe abortion is a serious public health problem and human rights issue. The pervasive criminalization of abortion in Nigeria is a serious obstacle to improving access to safe and legal abortion. Women’s lack of access to safe legal abortion is a major cause of high rates of maternal mortality. The Nigerian government’s failure to fulfill its human rights obligations under national, regional and international law is largely responsible for this situation. Overcoming these considerable barriers requires governments to sustain a firm commitment to women’s human rights and to ensure access to safe and legal abortion services. Women’s restrictive legal access to safe abortion services violates their human rights and is perhaps one of the pervasive manifestations of unjustified discrimination against women. This article attempts a justification of women’s right of access to safe and lega...

Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 2015

The health, physiological, sexual, psychological, and human rights effects of female genital muti... more The health, physiological, sexual, psychological, and human rights effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) are described and various ways to address the problem are outlined, including the health approach, the cultural approach, the women’s empowerment approach, and the human rights approach. Long-term complications include sexual frigidity; genital malformation; urine retention resulting in repeated urinary infections; obstruction of menstrual flow leading to frequent reproductive tract infections and infertility; chronic pelvic and obstetric complications; and prolonged and obstructed labour. Also, due to damaged sexual organs, sexual intercourse can result in tissue lacerations, which greatly increases risk of HIV transmission. The same is true during childbirth and subsequent loss of blood. The use of law should thus be one component of a multi-disciplinary approach; and outreach efforts by civil society and governments aimed at changing perceptions and attitudes regarding FG...

Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 2010

... 16 Itse Sagay, 'The Travails of Democracy and the Rule of Law' in: ... more ... 16 Itse Sagay, 'The Travails of Democracy and the Rule of Law' in: Ayo Ajomo, Akintude Obilade and Adesina Sambo (eds), Nigeria. Democracy and the Rule of Law (Spectrum Books Ltd, Ibadan 1996) 113. 17 Wole Olanipekun, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 'The Role of the ...

The abduction of the Chibok girls has attracted global criticism by the international community w... more The abduction of the Chibok girls has attracted global criticism by the international community who has denounced the terrorist act and advocated for the release of the girls. The kidnapping is an act to instil fear and wage war against access to education in Northern Nigeria. The larger issue when addressing the educational disadvantage of the North is the problem of religious fundamentalism which has deprived the North of progress in education and economic development. The lack of political will by the leaders of the northern Nigeria to elevate the educational level of the girl-child as enunciated in the Child’s Right Act, is an issue we discussed. We look beyond the abduction of the girls to the underlying issues of denial of their fundamental human rights to basic education and dignity of the human person which is the entitlement of all children in the world. The paper finds that apart from the core issue of terrorism situating the saga in its proper legal context is a failure of law to protect the most vulnerable of the society-the girl-child by the global north and global south as an infringement of the internationally accepted basic human needs. These includes, failure of their rights to freedom of movement; from discrimination; dignity of the child and right to free, compulsory and universal primary education, among others. In addition the heinous crimes being committed against them include rape, forced marriages, forced labour, false imprisonment, child trafficking, kidnapping, and perhaps murders, to name a few. All these are against the Nigerian Child Rights Act which makes copious provisions on these violations and gives stiff penalties for their infringement. We conclude by advocating for compulsory basic education as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution strongly supported by the Universal Basic Education policy. No meaningful development can take place if the issue of girl-child education is not factored into political and national development process.
Primary Keyword: Crime and Victims
Secondary Keyword: Human Rights