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"Blasphemy Provisions In Kano Penal Code Deemed Vague And Excessive" — ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria To Align Laws With Global Standards
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"Blasphemy Provisions In Kano Penal Code Deemed Vague And Excessive" — ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria To Align Laws With Global Standards
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has directed the Nigerian government to enforce a ruling striking down key blasphemy provisions in Kano State’s penal codes, citing violations of international free expression standards. The writ of execution, dated September 23, 2025, and received by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice on October 6, stems from judgment ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/25 in suit ECW/CCJ/APP/41/23. Filed by the civil society group Expression Now Huma…
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