NIGERIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND WAY OUT

ABSTRACT

The study carefully examines Nigeria judicial system, problem and the way out. There is no doubt that the Nigerian judiciary is plagued by a myriad of problems ranging from institutional to personnel problems, poor facilities to inadequate financial provisions and procedural to constitutional problems.

Previous researchers that has sought need for solution to the problems suggested that there is the urgent need for constant training and re-training of judicial officers in the form of workshops, seminars and symposiums for judges to update their knowledge and restructuring the appointment process of judicial officers to ensure that only persons of acceptable intellectual capability, character and integrity are appointed to the bench.

The major objectives of the paper are: To examine the problems in the Nigerian judicial system, To identify the way out of problems in the Nigerian judicial system and To determine the factors encouraging problems in the Nigerian judicial system.

Concerning methodology, both secondary and primary sources of data was used for the study. A descriptive research design with a sample size of 30 respondents was used. Data was analyzed using chi-square statistical tool. Key findings from the study showed that the Nigerian judicial system is an important arm of government. Bribery and corruption is a major problem of the judicial system.

Recommendations for the study include; the federal government should educate the general public on the problem in the Nigerian judicial system with a view of finding a lasting solution to the problems. Salaries of some private legal practitioners should not be fixed, but reviewed from time to time. This will go a long way to encourage them to always put in their best and forsake the life of shunning judicial appointments.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        i

Approval Page   -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        ii

Declaration        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        iii

Dedication          -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        iv

Acknowledgement      -        -        -        -        -        -        -        v

Abstract    -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        vi

Table of Contents       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        vii

CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION

1.1    Background of the Study    -        -        -        -        -       

1.2    Statement of General Problem   -        -        -        -       

1.3    Objective of the Study         -        -        -        -        -        -       

1.4    Research Questions   -        -        -        -        -        -       

1.5    Hypothesis   -      -      -      -      -      -      -        -        -       

1.6    Significance of the Study    -        -        -        -        -       

1.7    Scope of the Study      -        -        -        -        -        -       

1.8    Definition of Terms    -        -        -        -        -        -       

CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1    Introduction       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

2.2    Theoretical Framework      -        -        -        -        -        -        -

2.3 PROBLEMS OF THE NIGERIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM   -        -

2.3.1 The Problem of Case flow Management-  -        -        -        -

2.3.2 Delay Caused by Inadequate Courtrooms and Infrastructures Facilities and Poor working Conditions-  -        -        -        -        -

2.3.3 Investigation and Detection of Crime-      -        -        -        -       

2.3.4 Deficient Prosecution of Criminal Cases in Court and Delay in giving Legal Advice-     -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

2.3.5 Delay Caused by the System of Admitting an Accused to Bail

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2.3.6 Delay Arising from Prison Authorities-     -        -        -        -

CHAPTER THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.2    Research Design         -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.3    Area of the Study       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.4    Population of Study   -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.5    Sample size and Sampling Techniques        -        -        -        -        -

3.6    Instrument for Data Collection   -        -        -        -        -        -

3.7    Validity of the Instrument -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.8    Reliability of the Instrument       -        -        -        -        -        -

3.9    Method of Data Collection  -        -        -        -        -        -        -

3.10  Method of Data Analysis    -        -        -        -        -        -        -

CHAPTER FOUR – DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.0    Introduction       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

4.1    Data Presentation and Analysis -        -        -        -        -        -

4.2    Characteristics of the Respondents     -        -        -        -        -

4.3    Data Analysis    -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

4.4    Testing Hypothesis    -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

4.5    Summary of Findings          -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

CHAPTER FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.0    Introduction       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

5.1    Summary  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

5.2    Conclusion         -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

5.3    Recommendations      -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

          References -       -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -

Appendix  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -