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The Child's Right to Basic Education in Nigeria: A Commentary on the Decision in SERAP v. Nigeria

The Child's Right to Basic Education in Nigeria: A Commentary on the Decision in SERAP v. Nigeria This case note focuses on the justiciability as well as the impact of corruption on the realisation of the right to basic education. Through an assessment of the decision of the ECOWAS Court in SERAP v. Nigeria, it emphasises the role of states in ensuring that corrupt activities of government officials or third parties do not affect the enjoyment of the right. It equally emphasises the role of the Nigerian courts in ensuring a justiciable right to education. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Journal of International and Comparative Law Edinburgh University Press

The Child's Right to Basic Education in Nigeria: A Commentary on the Decision in SERAP v. Nigeria

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Edinburgh University Press
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0954-8890
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10.3366/ajicl.2018.0252
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Abstract

This case note focuses on the justiciability as well as the impact of corruption on the realisation of the right to basic education. Through an assessment of the decision of the ECOWAS Court in SERAP v. Nigeria, it emphasises the role of states in ensuring that corrupt activities of government officials or third parties do not affect the enjoyment of the right. It equally emphasises the role of the Nigerian courts in ensuring a justiciable right to education.

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African Journal of International and Comparative Law – Edinburgh University Press

Published: Nov 1, 2018

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