Category: Nigeria
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Rule 31 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 31 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Duty of lawyer to court and conduct in court. It is under Part IV (Relations with the court) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A…
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Rule 30 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 30 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Lawyer as officer of court. It is under Part IV (Relations with the court) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A lawyer is an officer of…
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Rule 29 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 29 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Change of lawyer. It is under Part III (Relation with other Lawyers) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Where a client changes his lawyer on…
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Rule 28 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 28 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Associating in matter. It is under Part III (Relation with other Lawyers) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A client has the right to procure,…
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Rule 27 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 27 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Good faith and fairness among lawyers. It is under Part III (Relation with other Lawyers) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: 1) A lawyer shall observe…
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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…