Covid-19, Emergency Laws and Enforcement in Nigeria: An Appraisal

Abstract

The essence of the paper is to examine the Infectious Diseases laws and the Nigerian Quarantine Act of 1926 and see if the laws cover the COVID-19 pandemic like the Spanish fluid, Ebola etc. Also, whether other eminent laws are required to mitigate deficiencies in the existing laws. The emergency laws and COVID-19: guidelines (law enforcement) will also be analyzed. In a nutshell, the legal analysis of relevant emergency legislation and/or jurisprudence as it is applicable to principal controls and compliance proposed by World Health Organisation and member countries for the monitoring, control and administration of the disease will be examined. The enforcement of the emergency rules and laws and its impact on human rights violations will equally be x-rayed with a view to recommend mitigations and solutions. This paper concludes by advocating a health law that will cater for health emergencies and aligning with best world health practices for Nigeria

Keywords: Covid-19, Nigeria, emergency, laws, enforcement

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/105-04

Publication date: January 31^st 2021