Peter Itsueli

Public Law Department, Faculty of Law, Delta State University

peteritsueli@gmail.com

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Research Article Vol. 43, Issue 1

JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION OF CONSENT IN RAPE CASES IN NIGERIA: SOCIO-CULTURAL DYNAMICS AND LEGAL IMPACTS

Peter Itsueli^*, Ogheneruona Okuba

The concept of consent lies at the heart of rape jurisprudence, yet its interpretation remains a contentious issue in Nigeria, where cultural, religious, and societal norms heavily influence the judicial process. This article critically examines how Nigerian courts interpret consent in rape cases, considering the statutory framework, judicial reaso...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.2xh7bvrv

Mar, 2025 Vol. 43, Issue 1 176 views 135 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 42, Issue 2

Safeguarding the Rights of women and children upon divorce under Customary Law in Nigeria

Peter Itsueli^*

The rights of women and children are often trampled upon when there is a divorce under customary law. The customary law wife is responsible for taking care of her husband and children sometimes without assistance and she basically has no life of her own without her husband. Her identity is subsumed in those of her husband she is basically entitled ...

DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.1537trz5

Nov, 2024 Vol. 42, Issue 2 140 views 119 downloads

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