recusal

Definition

The act of a judge or other official withdrawing from a case due to a conflict of interest or potential bias.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'recusare' meaning 'to object to' or 'refuse,' which itself comes from 're-' (back) and 'causa' (cause or legal case), evolving through French into modern English.

In the news

The article mentions Justice Binta Nyako’s recusal as a procedural change that required a new judge and a fresh plea, though the author argues this does not address the legal validity of the charges themselves.

Lawyer questions Supreme Court for reviving nullified charges in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

Daily Post Nigeria

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