Abstract
Institutional and individual accountability is an important feature of societies in transition from conflict or authoritarian rule. The imperative of accountability has both normative and transformational underpinnings in the context of restoration
of the rule of law and democracy. This article argues a case for extending the purview of truth-telling processes to the judiciary in postauthoritarian contexts. The driving force behind the inquiry is the proposition that the judiciary as the
third arm of government at all times participates in governance. To contextualize the argument, I focus on judicial governance and accountability within the paradigm of Nigeria’s transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian
military rule.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 194-226 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Journal | Law & Policy |
Volume | 30 (2) |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Law