Section 33 of the Nigerian Constitution
Section 33 of the constitution of Nigeria is about Right to Life of the people of the country. It is under Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the constitution. Section 33 has two subsections.
- (1) Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in
execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty
in Nigeria.
(2) A person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of his life in contravention of this section, if he dies as a result of the use, to such extent and in such circumstances as are permitted by law, of such force as is reasonably necessary –
(a) for the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property:
(b) in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; or
(c) for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny.
i like 1999 constitution befor you go there but i want to askin you question which side you can buy it
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You can purchase a hardcopy of the 1999 Constitution at many bookshops across the country, most especially those selling wide varieties of books. Of course, electric copies are freely available online.
i like 1999 constitution befor you go there but i want to askin you question which side you can buy it
Please i have the many question on nigerian constitution 1999.
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So, bring them on
Please i have the many question on nigerian constitution 1999.
Hello Mubaraq, this is a good place to ask your questions.
So, bring them on
Please I have a question
This recent Assertion by Senate Ali Ndume about killing bandits and terrorist, saying they have lost their human right to life, How true can this assertion be?, Cause looking at Section 33,35(1)&(5).
I don’t know, someone please help me.
Thanks
Hello Favour. Nice to have you you here.
Well, note that, under the Law, there is the Presumption of Innocence. This is entrenched in the Law of Nigeria by Section 36 (5) of the Constitution.
Every alledged or charged offender is presumed innocent until declared guilty by the judgement of a competent court.
Please I have a question
This recent Assertion by Senate Ali Ndume about killing bandits and terrorist, saying they have lost their human right to life, How true can this assertion be?, Cause looking at Section 33,35(1)&(5).
I don’t know, someone please help me.
Thanks
Hello Favour. Nice to have you you here.
Well, note that, under the Law, there is the Presumption of Innocence. This is entrenched in the Law of Nigeria by Section 36 (5) of the Constitution.
Every alledged or charged offender is presumed innocent until declared guilty by the judgement of a competent court.