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Institutional recognition and accommodation of ethnic diversity: federalism in South Africa and Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This thesis focuses on federalism and ethnic diversity. Using two case studies. -
Insulating municipal administration from instability caused by coalitions: a case study of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Instability in the administration of municipalities is a particularly serious problem in the Western Cape because of its large number of coalition councils. Coalitions have led to frequent changes in local governance and ... -
Intellectual property, entrepreneurship and the music industry: a new ray of hope for enhancing African international trade capacity? A South African case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis aimed to examine the prevailing international intellectual property regime as embodied especially in the TRIPS Agreement, for purposes of outlining some of the criticisms levelled against it especially by the ... -
Interaction between international free trade and environmental protection: the continued search for balance
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)There is an existing conflict between trade and environmental policies. There are different opinions and attitudes in the relation between free trade and environmental protection. Free trade regards environmental factors ... -
The interaction between trade and climate change law and policy : from potential conflict to mutual supportiveness
(Uiversity of the Western Cape, 2012)This paper explores the relationship between trade and climate change regimes, the potential areas of conflict, and what can be done to promote mutual gains. Apart from exploring the key issues and examining the conceptual ... -
The interaction between trade and climate change law and policy : from potential conflict to mutual supportiveness
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Trade and climate change intersect in many ways. Aside from the broad debate as to whether economic growth and trade adversely affect the environment, linkages are recognized between existing rules of the World Trade ... -
Interception of communication by South African government agencies vis-a-vis the right to privacy: The law and the practice in light of the South African Constitution and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The right to privacy is recognised as one of the most important individual rights. It is considered to be central to the protection of one's human dignity. It also forms the basis of any democratic society. Furthermore, ... -
Intercountry adoption in an African context: a legal perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Although it may seem ironic that a policy affecting so few children should engage so much political and social attention, the symbolic significance of intercountry adoption far outweighs its practical import. This fact ... -
The interface between customary laws of succession in the traditional justice system and the formal justice system in
(UWC, 2020)Traditional justice systems (TJS), which apply African customary law (ACL), play a significant role in the regulation of various cultural, social, and economic spheres of individual lives in society. It is estimated that ... -
Intergenerational solidarity and the provision of support and care to older persons
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This thesis deals with a very important issue in South African society, i.e. the provision of financial and non-cash support to older persons. Older persons in South Africa can be described as a sizeable but vulnerable ... -
Intergovernmental fiscal systems and self-rule: A Kenyan case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The conferment of self-rule or autonomy to subnational governments is incomplete without the corresponding conferment of the financial means and discretion necessary to facilitate the exercise of such autonomy. This makes ... -
Intergovernmental fiscal systems and self-rule: A Kenyan case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The conferment of self-rule or autonomy to subnational governments is incomplete without the corresponding conferment of the financial means and discretion necessary to facilitate the exercise of such autonomy. This makes ... -
International and selected national law on bioprospecting and the protection of traditional knowledge
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis discussed the subjects of bioprospecting and the protection of traditional knowledge. At first the international approach to the subjects was elaborately discussed. The focus was on the respective provisions ... -
An international arbitration act for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)When South Africa emerged from the era of isolation in 1994, it was faced with the fact that many of its laws relevant in the field of international trade and investment were outdated and inadequate. An obvious example is ... -
International business law and legal certainty : the need for South Africa to assent to the convention of international sale of goods
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study seeks to provide answers on whether South Africa should ratify the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), in the light of promoting legal certainty and International trade. In order ... -
The international criminal court and the principle of complementarity: a comparison of The situation in the democratic republic of the congo and the situation in darfur
(University of The Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of the lnternational Criminal Court (ICC) is to investigate, prosecute and purush the most serious crimes of international concern. These crimes are genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime ... -
International criminal court Proprio motu intervention where a truth commission exists: the Kenyan situation
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Kenya’s December 2007 Presidential elections sparked a wave of violent clashes over allegations of election rigging. The protests broke out along ethnic lines, causing greater civil unrest. There have been allegations that ... -
International humanitarian law violations occurring within the occupied Palestinian territories during the years 1982-2012
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this mini-thesis is to address International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations occurring within the Occupied Palestinian Territories relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. Importantly, ...