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Mercy Killing In Nigeria (Euthanasia) Anthony David Bland, an 18-year-old Liverpool supporter, journeyed with two friends to Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough football ground for an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989. Tragically, a collapse of the stadium due to poor crowd control by the police and overcrowding led to the…
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Cybercrime Prosecution In Nigerian: Strengths and Gaps In The Cyercrimes Act 2015 Over the past decade, Nigeria has witnessed exponential growth in digital technology adoption. However, it has brought with it a significant rise in cyber-related offences. In response, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 was enacted as the country’s principal legislation to tackle cybercrime. Through…
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Rule 26 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 26 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Fellowship and precedence. It is under Part III (Relation with other Lawyers) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Lawyers shall treat one another with respect,…
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Rule 25 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 25 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Investigation of facts and Production of witnesses, etc. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to the…
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Rule 24 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 24 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Responsibility for litigation. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall accept any brief in the…
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Rule 23 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 23 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Dealing with client’s property. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall not do any act…
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Rule 22 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 22 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Calling at client’s house or place of business. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A lawyer shall not…
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Rule 21 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 21 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Withdrawal from employment. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall not abandon or withdraw from…
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Rule 20 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 20 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Lawyer as witness for client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this…
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Rule 19 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 19 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Privilege and confidence of a client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Except as provided under paragraph…