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VAPP Law on Domestic Violence
Spousal battery and abuse is recognised as a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and upon conviction, offenders are liable to a temporary of up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine of N200,000, or both. Beating your spouse will land you in prison!
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VAPP Law on Rape
Rape is a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and upon conviction, offenders are liable to life imprisonment WITHOUT option of a fine.
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VAPP Law on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
A person who performs Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or engages another to carry out this circumcision or genital mutilation commits a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and upon conviction, offenders are liable to a term of up to 4 years imprisonment, a fine of N200,000, or both.
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VAPP Law on Abandonment
Abandonment of spouse, children and other dependents without sustenance is recognised as a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in Nigeria. Upon conviction, offenders are liable to a term of up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine of N500,000 or both.
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VAPP Laws on Harmful Widowhood Practices
A person who subjects a widow to harmful traditional practices commits a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and upon conviction, offenders are liable to a term of up to 4 years imprisonment, a fine of N500,000, or both.
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VAPP Law on Harmful Substances Attack
Attacking another person with a harmful substance (eg. acid) is recognised as a crime under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, and upon conviction, offenders are liable to life imprisonment WITHOUT option of a fine.
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