International Journal of Legal Developments & Allied Issues

Piracy which is a global crime that impedes the free movement of ships, passengers and goods with its attendant economic implications, has dire consequences for national security. This crime has made travelling by sea a tough risk across jurisdictions. The perpetrators are usually heavily armed, with sophisticated weapons to enable them hijack a vessel or

A doctrine is just a principle or an instruction but it’s not necessarily a rule that can never be broken. The doctrine of stare decisis is embedded in Latin Maxim ‘stare decisis et non quieta movere’ which means to stand by the decisions and is also incorporated in Article 141 of the Indian Constitution and

Urban renewal is regarded as a broad concept involving physical, social, economic and environmental aspects, which is closely related to the goal of sustainable urban development. Traditional urban renewal only focuses on the physical construction including economic input, market operation, infrastructure, land use, organization and implementation, which is far from enough. The community functions as

The growing number of State Parties to the United Nations Trafficking Protocol is an indication of a positive political will of member States to combat human trafficking in the globe. However, there are quite a number of challenges hampering the effective combat against human trafficking in Cameroon. These challenges include but are not limited too;

In today‘s digitally advanced era, mobile network operator (MNOs) hold a significant part in a mobile money payment systems mechanism. Although the legal framework regulating the mobile money services in Cameroon guarantees minimum protection to consumers, the degree of protection is insufficient. In this vein, we assume that the contract between MNO and consumers of

The sentencing phase plays a crucial role in international criminal trials. However, the role and impact of victim participation during international sentencing have received little attention within international criminal law discourse. This study seeks to understand and explain the rationale behind international sentencing by examining the theories of retributive and restorative justice within the context