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    Examination of Legal Framework for Solid Waste Disposal and Management in the United Kingdom and South Africa: Lesson for Nigeria
    (University of North Bengal, 2023-03) Yahaya, Ganiyu; Kehinde, olufunke Adeola.
    One of the most pervasive environmental threats in the world is solid waste, which includes trash, refuse, garbage, and rubbish from residential and business operations. The threat is present in many nations, including Nigeria. Despite the existence of the necessary legal frameworks (rules and institutions), the inefficiency for the control and management of solid waste in Nigeria is very frightening. This article looks at the legislative frameworks for solid waste in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria in an effort to learn from them for Nigeria. To obtain data for a comparative comparison, the doctrinal approach of legal research was used. The analysis found that in order to manage and control the threat in accordance with the standard for best practices around the world, the existing legislative frameworks is insufficient. However, this paper came to the conclusion that the problem is not solely due to the inadequate legal framework; it is also due to the general lack of concern individuals have for solid waste management and control, which makes it impossible to achieve success despite significant effort. Lessons were drawn for a better control and management of solid waste in Nigeria as a way ahead.
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    Swachha Bharat Abhiyan and Affordable Housing for the Slum dwellers and EWS: Legal Challenges
    (University of North Bengal, 2021-03) Kumari, Leena
    Shelter and Sanitation have remained major challenges before the Government of India. The growing trend of urbanisation has further presented problems for the poor people in terms of place of residence and cleanliness. This Article examines the recent initiatives of Government of India relating to ‘Affordable Housing for All’, ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ with respect to the latest rules framed for solid waste management, namely Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. It examines the legal challenges relating to applicability of solid waste management rules with special reference to slum dwellers and to economically weaker sections of people. The central argument in this article is that the legal challenges in the application of new rules on solid waste management are real and need to be removed.