10 Questions
What is the significance of the AGF's power to enter a Nolle Prosequi as stated in the text?
It allows for the dismissal of a case by the Attorney General of the Federation.
Before British colonization, what type of criminal law existed in the various communities in what is now Nigeria?
Customary criminal law
How does Customary Law serve as a source of Nigeria's Criminal Law according to the text?
It develops through mutual recognition and acceptance from the bottom up.
What was the judicial structure like in the North of Nigeria before British colonization?
Islamic Law with established courts
What distinguishes statutory offences from those under the Criminal and Penal Codes in Nigeria?
Statutory offences have different sources such as specific statutes like the Indian Hemp Act.
What contrast does the text draw between the judicial systems in the South and North of Nigeria before British colonization?
The South had no formal courts, while the North had Islamic Law courts
Which of the following codes contains the substantive criminal law in Nigeria?
Penal Code
Where does the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) apply in Nigeria?
Southern states
Which legal document is specifically mentioned as one of the Main Sources of Nigerian Criminal Law?
1999 Constitution as amended
In which specific region does the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) mainly apply?
Northern states
Explore the special safeguards in criminal trials outlined in Chapter 4, including principles of fair hearing and the right to liberty. Learn about the power of the AGF to enter a Nolle Prosequi as per Pt 10 CPA Cap 80 under section 171 of the Constitution. Delve into various statutes that create offences, applicable defences, and sources of criminal law throughout the country.
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