Nigerian Criminal Code

The Nigerian Criminal Code derives from Nigeria Criminal Code Act 1916,[1] Nigeria Penal Code Act 1960[2] and other criminal laws enacted by Nigerian Parliament from time to time. The latest consolidated version of the code is contained in Nigerian Criminal Code 1990.

Background

The Nigerian Criminal Code has been adapted from different laws in force in the country in different time periods since its colonial occupation by foreign governments. It includes the local African common laws and English laws borrowed from British dependencies.[3]

Scope and limitations

It may be noted that the criminal code in Nigeria does not apply uniformly to all people in all provinces of the country. Most provisions of the Nigeria Penal Code apply only to the Northern Provinces in Nigeria.

References
  1. "Nigeria Criminal Code Act". Reference World. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. Inioluwa, Olaposi (30 April 2021). "Nigeria Penal Code Act". LawGlobal Hub. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  3. "How Nigeria Got Its Criminal Code". JSTOR. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
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