NIGERIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION ACT

An Act establishes the Nigerian Law Reform Commission to review and recommend changes to existing laws in Nigeria. It targets the government, legal practitioners, and the public affected by outdated laws. This aims to modernize laws by identifying inconsistencies and suggesting reforms.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) to review Nigerian laws, recommend legal reforms, and assist with law revision and codification.

Who Does It Target?

Federal Government and National Assembly as recipients of reform recommendations Legal practitioners and academics contributing to law reform The Attorney General of the Federation Nigerian public affected by outdated laws

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Modernise Nigerian law by systematically reviewing outdated legislation, recommending reforms, and facilitating the codification and simplification of Nigerian laws.

Key Features

Law Review: Systematically reviews existing laws for obsolescence, inconsistency, and injustice. Reform Recommendations: Submits reform proposals to the Attorney General and National Assembly. Law Revision: Assists with periodic revision and consolidation of the Laws of the Federation. Research: Conducts comparative legal research to inform reform recommendations.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — NLRC issues periodic reform reports Coverage: Nigerian legal system Beneficiaries: All Nigerians through modernised laws Funding: Federal Government

How to Access

NLRC reports are publicly available Legal practitioners and academics may submit reform proposals to NLRC Public consultations are conducted on major reform projects Application method: Engage NLRC through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.agf.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC)

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act Cap N118 LFN 2004, the Law Officers Act Cap L9 LFN 2004, the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners, and international law commission standards including the UNIDROIT principles.