Sentencing and the Scope of Deportation in Nigeria
Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 2021, Vol.9, No.5, pp.1-14
14 Pages Posted: 20 Jul 2021
Date Written: June 27, 2021
Abstract
This paper examined the scope of deportation within the deterrent framework of Nigerian Criminal Justice System. Various legal provisions for its operation and judicial attitudes were discussed. The paper equally examined various acts of internal deportation carried out by the Executive Arm of Government with impunity, against the poor and proffered lasting solutions to the problem.
Keywords: sentencing, deportation, human rights, constitution
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Filani, Alfred Oluropo and Olowookere, Raphael Abiola, Sentencing and the Scope of Deportation in Nigeria (June 27, 2021). Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 2021, Vol.9, No.5, pp.1-14, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3874820
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