OROLU-BALOGUN TOYOSI MUTIAT

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Topic: A Comparative Analysis Of Reproductive Rights Under Customary Law And Islamic Law : A Proposal For A Codified Framework Under The Nigerian Legal System.

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Area of Study:Reproductive Rights, Women and Gender specific Rights, Private Law, Constitutional Law.

Background to the Study: The Nigerian Legal System permits marriages to be conducted under an individual's personal customary law as well as Islamic law. While these marriages are seemingly recognized, there is no set framework for their documentation, and the rights including reproductive rights guaranteed under these marriages may not be enforceable in mainstream courts. This has led to double decker marriages and its attendant consequences, especially where it is not the intention of parties to do so.

Statement of the Problem: This research intends not only to further highlights contemporary issues emanating from reproductive rights due to the advancement of technology and evolving cultural values and expectations, it will raise a proposal for a codified framework to accommodate these issues and proffer solutions.

Objectives of the Study: The objectives of this study will include establishing a framework for the true recognition of all types of marriages in Nigeria as well as guaranteeing the reproductive rights of women in whatever type of marriage they choose. It will be an attempt to bridge the jurisprudence of the legal framework for reproductive rights with the current realities and technological advancement in Nigeria.

#	Certificate	School	Year
1.	LL. M. ()	KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM	2012

STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN HATE SPEECH LEGISLATION AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN NIGERIA : A RECIPE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SDG 16

This paper examines the connection and delicate interplay between the laws regulating Hate speech in Nigeria as well as the constitutional guaranteed Right of Freedom of Expression. SDG 16 centres on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions ; and thus, aims to promote Access to justice for all citizens, building strong institutions, upholding the Rule of Law as well as accountability and good governance. The proliferation of the internet including social media, an effective platform for the Freedom of expression has been created, thereby allowing hate speech to disperse into public space. This has led to relative ease in inciting violence and the gradual destruction of social cohesion, and the attendant promulgation of Laws to curtail this trend. This paper while adopting both Doctrinal and Non-doctrinal research methodology, assesses the challenges of characterizing and regulating hate speech as well as the effectiveness of the extant legislation. It further examines whether these laws have been able to uphold the Right to Freedom of Expression in practical cases. While drawing lessons from international standards and best practices, suggestions are made on how to balance the equilibrium of Human Rights and the need to regulate speech when it becomes hateful, to ensure the promotion of peace, Justice, good governance as well as sustainable development in Nigeria as promoted by SDG 16.Keywords: Human Rights, Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, SDG 16

OROLU-BALOGUN MUTIAT is a Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Law

OROLU-BALOGUN has a LL. M. in from KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM