TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE PURPOSES OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION (UNCAC) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION IN NIGERIA: ESSENTIALITY AND NECESSITY OF EFFECTIVE DOMESTIC ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTIONS

https://doi.org/10.47963/ucclj.v3i2.1360

Authors

  • Irene Airen Aigbe University of Benin, Benin City
  • Anthony Cosmas Essiet University of Benin, Benin City

Keywords:

Corruption, Embezzlement, Bribery, Money Laundering, Public Procurement, Fiscal Responsibility, Human Rights

Abstract

Corruption violates human rights and manifests in many forms including embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering. It is a crime which includes economic and financial crimes. It exists in every country of the world including Nigeria. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) 2003 was the direct legal response to prevent and combat the menace. The bulk of enforcement of the UNCAC is the duty of the State Parties via the domestic system but Nigeria has yet to domesticate same. This paper makes a case for the essentiality and necessity of effective domestic enforcement institutions in Nigeria towards achieving the purpose of the UNCAC.

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Author Biographies

Irene Airen Aigbe, University of Benin, Benin City

Department of Business Law
Faculty of Law
University of Benin

Anthony Cosmas Essiet, University of Benin, Benin City

Post-Graduate Studie
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria.

Published

2024-02-01

How to Cite

Aigbe, I. A. ., & Essiet, A. C. . (2024). TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE PURPOSES OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION (UNCAC) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION IN NIGERIA: ESSENTIALITY AND NECESSITY OF EFFECTIVE DOMESTIC ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTIONS. UCC Law Journal, 3(2), 73–111. https://doi.org/10.47963/ucclj.v3i2.1360

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): UCC Law Journal

Section

Articles
Copyright & Licensing