LexScriptio: A PUBLICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JURISPRUDENCE AND PUBLIC LAW, FACULTY OF LAW, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, NIGERIA

The Chief Editor, on behalf of the Department of Jurisprudence and Public Law, Faculty of Law, Kwara State University and the editorial board, has the great pleasure to present the maiden edition, Vol.1 Issue 1of ouronline bi-annual journal, LexScriptio, to the research community, policy makers and the world at large. The journal is borne out of the need to project legal writings dealing with current issues in our immediate environment and the world community, bringing forth viable solutions to matters of concerns thereby contributing to the development of the society at large. Particular attention was given to each writing contained within in terms of objectivity on issues of discussion, achievable solutions and quality of thoughts. Each article was blind peer-reviewed and included for publication only after thorough compliance with the review by the author. This issue contains series of legal topics from vibrant and seasoned personalities within and outside the academia. You will find within varieties of enriched, thought provoking and eye opening legal issues ranging from space law, legal implication of cloud seedling, currency redesign and cashless economy, cybercrimes, assisted reproductive technology and immigration. The journal also contains pieces on ADR, health and environmental matters on conservation and biodiversity, workplace discrimination, girl child in Nigeria, current issues between Israel and Palestine etc. These writings are fantastic mix of academic, practical and critical thinking and we hope our readers find it appealing. It is quite important to state that this issue is dedicated to Late Dr. Hammed Adekunle Hanafi who left this world in February 2024 and who would have been particularly excited with the decision of the Department to float this journal. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Sincere accolades go to every member of the Department for seeing that this journal becomes reality. ‘A dream it looked, a reality it became’. Your commitment and dedication paid off. To the Professors in the Department, the managing editor, associate editors, advisory board, editorial board, authors, the entire Faculty of Law and friends of the Department, thank you and congratulations. We did it! We hope you enjoy reading our maiden issue of LexScriptio and look forward to publishing your articles, book reviews and case notes in our subsequent issues. Intending contributorsshould read about the journal for submission guidelines on the journal website; https://kwasu.site/index.php/lexscriptioand send to lexscriptio@kwasu.edu.ng. Please be informed that the publication date for the next issue is June 2025.