The Doctrine of Competence-Competence in the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration
Introduction Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because it promises what domestic courts frequently cannot, to wit: speed, procedural flexibility, independence from national biases, amongst others. These attributes have established arbitration as a cornerstone of global commerce, assuring […]
The Written Words that Cannot Testify: Legal Limits to Extra-Judicial Statements of a Witness
Introduction In the heart of Nigeria’s criminal justice system lies a troubling paradox that continues to undermine the integrity of police investigations and the prosecution of crimes. This paradox is the persistent and habitual reliance by law enforcement agencies, particularly the Nigerian Police Force, on extrajudicial statements of witnesses obtained during investigations, which are subsequently […]
Dispute Resolution Newsletter – 2024
Dispute is almost inevitable in every human relation. It is in recognition of this that modern societies have established systems of dispute resolution and evolved rules that make dispute resolution both efficient and effective. Disputes may be resolved by way of litigation or any other alternative system, chief of which is arbitration. In this newsletter, […]
