Abstract
This paper examined the Critical Analysis of the Content of Crime under selected Common Law and Civil Law Jurisdictions. The paper delved into historical background of these legal systems and how they have evolved over time. The paper highlighted the similarities and differences between common law and civil law jurisdictions. The analysis included case studies and references from legal literature to support the argument presented. Overall, this paper served as a valuable resource for researchers, legal practitioners, and policymakers in appreciation of the nuances of crime and the legislation in different legal systems. It is known that law is the regulator of the conduct of people in the society; law is a command to an uncommendable commander. Nearly every day, people commit one civil wrong/crime or another against person property or public. The focus of this article is on definition of law/crime, types of law/crime, sources of law/crime and elements of crime. The research methodology applied was purely doctrinal in nature because it involved the use of primary and secondary sources of information, primary sources included statutes and case laws, while secondary sources included textbooks, encyclopedia, dictionaries, and internet sources. It also included internet sources, summarily the resources materials used in the cause of writing this article was purely both traditional and digital or virtual library, therefore it was a library based in nature. It also included comparative analysis of content of crime under common law and civil law jurisdictions. The paper made several recommendations which if implemented would help improve the practice in those jurisdictions.
Prof. O V C Okene & N.A. Adewusi, pp 30 – 45
