CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE – CRIMINAL LIABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY – When an accused person would be absolved of criminal liability

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“In the light of Section 27 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2000, a person is not criminally responsible for an act or omission, which occurs independently of the exercise of his will, or for an event which occurs by accident.” Per OKORO, JSC in AKPAKPAN v. STATE (2021-LCER-40459-SC) (Pp 44 – 44 Paras D – E)

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