What does this research mean for the field?

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) significantly influence judicial decisions in Nigeria, being used in up to 40% of legal arguments and correlating with more lenient sentencing outcomes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping judicial decisions in Nigeria.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Nigerian Legal Practice: A Mixed Methods Inquiry

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This research aims to evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping judicial decisions in Nigeria.
Conducted qualitative interviews with judges and legal practitioners.
Analyzed quantitative data from court records.
Assessed the prevalence of indigenous knowledge systems in legal arguments.
Indigenous knowledge systems were used in up to 40% of legal arguments.
There was a correlation between the use of indigenous knowledge systems and more lenient sentencing outcomes.
The mixed methods approach revealed the significant role of indigenous knowledge systems in legal practices.

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Mixed methods inquiry reveals indigenous knowledge systems influence judicial outcomes in Nigeria, suggesting policy integration.

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Zoe Walker Frost (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d800ec16d51705d2e7ba https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18800066

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Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Nigerian Legal Practice: A Mixed Methods Inquiry

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Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Nigerian Legal Practice: A Mixed Methods Inquiry

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