TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
TABLE OF CASES ix
TABLE OF STATUTES x
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS xiv
ABSTRACT xvi
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background to the Study 5
1.2 Objectives of the Study 6
1.3 Significance of the Study 7
1.4 Scope of the Study 7
1.5 Methodology 8
1.6 Definition of the Terms 9
1.7 Conclusion 10
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 Theoretical framework 14
2.3 Conclusion 20
CHAPTER THREE: INSTITUTIONAL PROBLEMS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
3.0 Introduction 23
3.1 Prosecution of Cases by the Police 25
3.2 Delays In Receiving Reports from Government Experts 32
3.3 The Role of the Bar (Official and Private) 34
3.4 An Appraisal of the Prison and Remand Homes for Juveniles 41
3.5 Conclusion 43
CHAPTER FOUR: INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY
4.0 Introduction 44
4.1 Source of Judicial Powers 47
4.2 Appointment of Judges 48
4.3 Tenure of Office of Judicial Officers 54
4.4 Remuneration of Judicial Officers and Financial Independence 56
4.5 Other Staff in the Judiciary 57
4.6 Continuing Education Programme 60
4.7 Conclusion 61
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 62
5.2 Conclusion 62
5.3 Recommendations 64
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