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1 online resource (274 pages) |
| Contents |
Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1 Background; 2 Methodology; 2.1 The Doctrinal Method; 2.2 The Non-doctrinal Method; 3 Limitation; References; Chapter 2 Understanding the Concept of Child Delinquency in the Administration of Child Justice; 1 Introduction; 2 The Concept of Childhood; 3 Theory of Child Delinquency; 3.1 Naturalism Theory; 3.2 Demonology Theory; 3.3 Classical/Free-Will Theory; 3.4 Biological Theory; 3.5 Psychological Theory; 3.6 Sociological Theory |
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2.3 The United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Their Liberty 19902.4 The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989; 3 The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) (African Child Rights Charter) 1990; 4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Legal and Institutional Frameworks on Child Justice Administration in Nigeria; 1 Introduction; 2 The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999; 3 The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA); 4 The Child Rights Act 2003; 5 The Criminal Code Act and Criminal Procedure Act |
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4 Causes of Child Delinquency and the Sociological Theory4.1 Parental Neglect; 4.2 Child Abuse and Trauma; 4.3 Peer Pressure; 4.4 School and Community Influence; 4.5 Urbanisation Influence; 4.6 Media Influence; 4.7 Availability of Drugs and Alcohol; 4.8 Accessibility to Firearms; 5 Preventive Mechanisms for Child Delinquency; 5.1 Assistance to Parents in Dealing with Early Behaviour Problems; 5.2 Education and Public Opinion on the Rights of Children; 5.3 Social Work in the Schools; 5.4 Community Influences and Leisure-Time Activities; 6 Conclusion; References |
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4.4.2 Waiver of Counsel4.4.3 Disposition/Dismissal; 4.4.4 Placement of Child Offender; 5 The Uniqueness of Child Justice Administration; 6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 International and Regional Legal Framework on Child Justice Administration; 1 Introduction; 2 International Legal Instruments for Juvenile Justice Administration; 2.1 The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (The Beijing Rules) 1985; 2.2 The United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines) 1990 |
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Chapter 3 The Nature of Child Justice Administration1 Introduction; 2 Historical Development of Child Justice Administration; 2.1 Nigerian Child Justice Administration; 2.2 South African Child Justice Administration; 3 Theories of Child Justice Administration; 3.1 The Punitive Objective; 3.2 The Supportive/Caring Objective; 4 Procedural Processes on Child Justice Administration; 4.1 Apprehension or Referral; 4.2 Intake by the Police; 4.3 Intake by the Social Welfare; 4.4 Procedure for Adjudication in Juvenile/Family/Children/Child Justice Court; 4.4.1 Legal Representation |
| Summary |
This interdisciplinary book analyzes the nature of child justice administration in Africa, particularly focusing on Nigeria and South Africa. The author uses a comparative approach in analyzing the legal regime and practice of child justice administration in Africa by recommending South Africa as inspiration for Nigeria since the justice sector in South Africa is significantly more developed. It further investigates various problems and challenges associated with children in the criminal justice system in Africa, thereby contributing to the cross-fertilization and collaboration among African nations that contributes to the development of the continent as a whole. The monograph shows that children are not only neglected by academics and practitioners but also that there is no access to scholarly materials in this area of law in Africa. This work contributes to knowledge in the area of law and methodology on the issue of child justice administration, development studies, political science, and African studies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
6 The Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code |
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Juvenile justice, Administration of -- Africa
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Juvenile delinquents -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Africa
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Children's rights -- Africa
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LAW -- Essays.
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LAW -- General Practice.
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LAW -- Jurisprudence.
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LAW -- Paralegals & Paralegalism.
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LAW -- Practical Guides.
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LAW -- Reference.
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Children's rights
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Juvenile delinquents -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Juvenile justice, Administration of
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Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783030190156 |
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3030190153 |
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