An Appraisal Of The Lagos State Law On The Prohibition Of Domestic Violence

ABSTRACT The protection against domestic violence is a very crucial issue and is indispensable in the achievement of a safe and serene family and environmental life. Different forms of violence are perpetuated in numerous degrees daily especially against women and children who are usually on the receiving end. It is in recognition of the need to protect against violence and abuses that Lagos State has taken the laudable step of enacting her own Law to provide protection against domestic violence. The fulcrum of this work shall be to appraise the provisions of this law while elucidating upon th…