AN APPRAISAL OF LOCUS STANDI AS AN IMPEDIMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This research work appraises environmental litigation in Nigeria for the purpose of protection of litigants. This research further sheds light on the legal doctrine of locus standi which goes to the core of the research work, and how it has positively or otherwise impacted on the goal of the attainment of justice for all and sundry. This work seeks to examine the concept of environmental justice in Nigeria, what constitutes Environmental justice, its impediments, and to this extent, we look at the doctrine of locus standi and its effect on Environmental justice. The work further looks at the most troublesome impediment on environmental litigation in Nigeria, being the doctrine of locus standi. This research concludes that a shift should be made from the traditional interpretation of the doctrine of locus standi, to a modern one to enable litigations by more persons on behalf of others affected by harm on the environment and aid holistically with regards to curbing the most serious civil offences and finally recommends. This research recommends that the doctrine of locus standi for only a person affected by environmental pollution or degradation should be abolished, to enable the quick dispensation of justice, and litigations filed on behalf of those who lack the means, in addition to retaining the inclusion of NGOs, be permitted by the law.

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