At the end of the Course, students are expected to:
1. differentiate between Common Law, Doctrines of Equity, Statutes and Customary/Islamic law
2. understand the compatibility and repugnancy doctrine;
3. acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles of judicial construction, interpretation and the doctrine of stare decisis;
4. appreciate the requirements of becoming a legal Practitioner, a judge or a member of a judicial body
Course Contents
Internal conflicts (i) different customary laws/Islamic laws (ii) English law and customary law(iii) English law and Islamic law. Judicial institutions. The role of the judiciary. The history and development of the courts. Types and jurisdiction of courts: customary and Area Courts; magistrate and district courts; and courts of record. Special courts: Sharia Court of Appeal, Customary Court of Appeal, Tribunals (excluding Commissions of Inquiry). Judicial Personnel Appointment and tenure. Outline of civil and criminal procedure in Nigeria. Legal Aid and Advice: development and future of law in Nigeria. The organisation of legal education and the legal profession in Nigeria.
- Teacher: Haruna Hassan