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2024, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part B

Revamping human right to life through effective penalty for offence of murder: South Africa and Nigeria perspective


Author(s): Adewusi-Bakare Mercy Bolade

Abstract: Murder rates in South Africa and Nigeria have remained alarmingly high, it constitutes a violation of indigenes human rights to life, and jeopardizes their constitutional rights immeasurably, prompting a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the existing legal frameworks for punishing offenders. This paper examined the prescribed penalty for the offence of Murder in both countries and analysed the use of effective penalty as a deterrent strategy for the offence of murder. The paper considered the rationale behind the widespread agitation for more effective punishment in murder cases in South Africa and Nigeria and explored public opinion, juristic initiatives and relevant international frameworks, as well as primary and secondary sources of Law and relevant internet materials in advocating for reforms within the criminal justice systems of both countries.

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International Journal of Criminal, Common and Statutory Law
How to cite this article:
Adewusi-Bakare Mercy Bolade. Revamping human right to life through effective penalty for offence of murder: South Africa and Nigeria perspective. Int J Criminal Common Statutory Law 2024;4(2):101-110.
International Journal of Criminal, Common and Statutory Law
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