Table of Contents :

Rethinking Locus Standi in Nigeria: A Path to Environmental Justice
Ufuoma Garvin Oyibodoro, Jenigho Philip Esavwede and Micheal O. Ifeanyi Nwabuoku5

Rethinking Emergency Powers in Constitutional Democracy: Rivers State, Nigeria, in Focus
Mary Arthur-Jolasinmi and Jerry Sankay Oboh27


The Madrid System of Administering Trademarks: Lessons for Nigeria
C.C. Obi-Ochiabutor, Munachimso Ochiabutor and Chisom Ogbunando55


An Examination of Fair Dealing Reformation in the Nigerian Copyright Act 2022
Ogundari, E. and Ogunwande, O. O.77


Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015: Its Effectiveness in Combatting the Rise of Human Trafficking in Nigeria
Essien Udoka Edem, Elizabeth Akpanke Odey, Eni Eja Alobo, Miebaka Nabiebu, Gabriel Etim-Ben Inyang, Alex Abang Ebu, Edor John Edor, Eko Thomas Alobo, John Egbe Inyang and Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe97


An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Employee Grievance Handling within the National Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in South Africa
Mohlala Matsoku Grace115


udicial Interpretation, Constitutional Inclusivity, and Socio-Economic Rights of Foreign Nationals in South Africa
Cwenga Mayekiso129


Effects of the Uti-Possidetis Principle on State Sovereignty in Post-African Colonial Situations
Winnie J. Chemng’orem and Eric Blanco Niyitunga155


Criminal Responsibility in the Age of AI: Rethinking Legal Accountability
Yasein Hassan M. Osman, Damina Joshua John, Dalia Abass Ahmed, Rowaida Musa Abdelazez Mohamed and Rasheeda Mahmoud Said Ahmed Ali181


Sovereignty Over Justice: Political Will and Enforcement Challenges in the Malabo Protocol
Okechukwu Timothy Umahi, Paul Ocheje Ape, leka Justin Chinedum, Francis Mary Chinazor, Fortaboh Anu Asong Boniface, Ezeude Chinaka Ijeoma, Kalu Helen Favour, Ebele Chinelo Ijeoma, Okolie Emeka Nathaniel and Chima Theresa Isife203


International Criminal Court (ICC) and Global Peace
Goddy Uwa Osimen, Moyosoluwa Dele-Dada, Odeigah Theresa Nfam, Temidayo David Oladipo, Oremire Judith Ehibor and Celestina Ekene Chukwudi225


A Critical Lens into Lawfare as a Tool to Undermine Democracy and Civil Liberties
Melisa M. Chawaremera and Stewart Lee Kugara253

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