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VOL. 11, ISSUE 10 (2025)
Legislations for the protection of victims of rape in Nigeria
Authors
Gloria Oris Oyakhilome
Abstract
This work analysed the legislations for the
protection of victims of rape in Nigeria. The work recognized that the
incidences of rape as a form of sexual violence has been on an alarming rate in
Nigeria and seeks to understand the legislative framework for combating same.
The work discovered that violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPPA)
which would have been a uniform application across Nigeria does not apply in
some states because of cultural differences. The Child Rights Act is also a
germane legislation. However, the work found out that some states are yet to
domesticate the Child Rights Act making it difficult to be used in prosecuting
paedophiles in their states. The main thrust of this work is examining the
legislation for the protection of victims of rape in Nigeria. The work found
out that the courts have not been of great assistance with respect to the
punishment of persons found guilty of sexual violence related offences. The
work adopted the doctrinal method of research in arriving at this conclusion.
The work therefore recommended for a total review of the existing legislation on sexual offences and as
well as adequate enforcement of the law in order to deter the would-be
offenders. The work concludes that rape is crime against women and that, they
are of forced sexual intercourse.
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Pages:84-88
How to cite this article:
Gloria Oris Oyakhilome "Legislations for the protection of victims of rape in Nigeria". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 84-88
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