Lawyers in chains: restrictions on human rights advocacy under Nigeria's military regimes

Examines the specific techniques adopted by military regimes to limit lawyers' role in human rights litigation; 1966-96. Harassment and detention of lawyers, political manipulation, use of military tribunals for civilian offences, institution of ouster clauses, and retroactive legislation.

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Published in:Harvard human rights journal 1997-04, Vol.10, p.257-289
Main Author: Oko, Okechukwu
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Government and politics
Human rights
Legal profession
Military government
Nigeria
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