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The war crimes trial against German Industrialist Friedrich Flick et al - a legal analysis and critical evaluation
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research paper is an analysis of the case United States v Flick et al which took place in 1947 in Nuremberg, Germany. Friedrich Flick, a powerful German industrialist, and several high ranking officials of his firm ... -
War crimes under international customary law: the historical development and the legal issues
(University of the Western cape, 1999)War is characterizedby outburst of primitive, raw violence and has always played an important role in the history of mankind. When states or groups within a state cannot or will not settle their disagreements or differences ... -
The wealth declaration system in Kenya: a Critical study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The culture of corruption is rooted deeply in Kenya. It may be described as an incurable infectious disease.1 Kenya has been ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. For the last three years, Kenya has ... -
When does the conduct of an employer infringe on an employee's constitutional right to privacy when intercepting or monitoring electronic communications?
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication Related Information Act 70 of 2002 (RICA) that regulates the monitoring of electronic communications has not yet been tested by our courts. ... -
‘When is dismissal an appropriate sanction for misconduct? and who has the last say?’
(2009)In this mini-thesis, I will present a historical development of the manner in which South African courts have tested the fairness of dismissals, for misconduct. South African Labour history has been marred by confusion and ... -
Who interprets the constitution: A descriptive and normative discourse on the Ethiopian approach to constitutional review
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study explored the process of constitutional interpretation and constitutional review in Ethiopia and determined the role of the courts. It examined the different suggestions made by different authors and officials ... -
Women's access to land in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The thesis analysed the Ugandan policy and legal framework on women’s land rights vis-à-vis the regional and international legal and policy framework, to identify the gaps, progress and the way forward. Four objectives ... -
Women’s rights and freedoms in Islamic jurisprudence pertaining to marriage and divorce: lessons for south Africa from Morocco and Tunisia?
(University of Western Cape, 2014)The objective of this doctoral thesis is essentially two-fold: first, it seeks to ascertain whether the rights and freedoms of Muslim women in the contexts of marriage and divorce are adequately protected in terms of Islamic ... -
Women’s Socio-Economic Rights in the Context of HIV and AIDS in South Africa: Thematic Focus on Health, Housing, Property and Freedom from Violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The thesis finds that the majority of women affected by HIV and AIDS in South Africa still live in conditions of poor access to health services, inadequate access to housing, limited access to property and live amidst ... -
Workplace bullying: An evaluation of the legal framework on workplace bullying in South Africa: Need for reform
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Workplace bullying is often associated with negative acts such as harassment, discrimination and victimisation,1 which is the reason that legal certainty is required, for protection against such conduct. Consequently, ... -
World Bank governance conditionality, sovereignty of borrowing states and effectiveness of investment loans: an analysis of the Chad-IBRD loan agreement
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Thirty years after it has achieved its independence, the Republic of Chad, which has faced a long political instability, decided to exploit its oil resources in order to achieve its development objectives. Owing to the ... -
The world trade organisation (WTO) and its dispute settlement system - political and legal implications for South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)ln this mini thesis, I explore the new WTO Dispute Settlement System in relation to developing countries' and South Africa's access to this system. I argue that this new system, as a rule based system allows for greater ... -
The world trade organisation (wto) and the organisation of petroleum exporting countries (opec) mandates: regulating production quotas, subsidies, and corruption in oil producing countries-an African perspective
(2014)African countries are faced with the daunting task of providing a comprehensive regulatory framework for their natural resources. This is at both the international and domestic level. The statement is particularly true ... -
The WTO dispute settlement system and African countries: a prolonged slumber
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis seeks to investigate the lack of participation by African countries in the WTO Dispute Settlement System by first providing an overview of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) system and, secondly by ... -
WTO dispute settlement: challenges faced by developing countries in the implementation and enforcement of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) recommendations and rulings
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Aims of the research paper is to examine the legal framework of implemantation and enforcement of DSB recommendations and rulings and to investigate the trend of non-compliance with BSD recommendations and rulings ... -
WWIII? war on women continues!
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)ln the course of this research paper incidence of sexual slavery, sexual violence and rape during times of war will be examined. The incidence where systematic rape is seen as a weapon of war designed to exterminate a ... -
www.crimesagainstchildren.com: addressing child pornography via the internet in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The study focus on child pornography on the Internet as a manifestation of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. The debate centres around the exacerbated effect of child pornography on victims and subsequent ...
