A Conflict of Laws Analysis of the Nigerian Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (2013)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16767957 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nnaemeka Nweze (Funai Electric (Japan)), Chibike Amucheazi (University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Chibike O Amucheazi |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 271-287 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of African Law (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0221-8553 • E-ISSN: 1464-3731 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0021855325000075 |
| OpenAlex | W4410603653 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
This paper discusses the need for public policy limitation on two issues that the Nigerian Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) regulates. First, the paper argues that the blanket non-recognition of the benefit(s) of same-sex marriage may breach Nigeria’s conflict of laws norms in certain transnational contexts. Second, it finds the prohibition of registration of gay clubs and organizations under the SSMPA a violation of the right to freedom of expression and association which both the Nigerian Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights guarantee. The paper therefore recommends an approach that Nigerian courts might adopt in determining whether the conferral of a specific benefit of same-sex marriage conflicts with Nigerian public policy in light of recent jurisprudence
Conflict of laws · Political science · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Law · Marriage and Sexual Relationships
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |