Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Public Law and Jurisprudence) by Title
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The Promotion of Access to Information Act: a blunt sword in the fight for freedom of information
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The prosecution of international crimes in respect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: critical evaluation of the factual background and specific legal considerations
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The first part of this study evaluates the historical events that led to the referral of the DRC situation to the ICC. This includes the background of the conflict and the extent to which international crimes have been ... -
The protection of cultural property during times of armed conflict: Have we failed Iraq?
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Abstract to be made available soon. -
Protection of indigenous peoples in Africa: the case of the batwa in Rwanda
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The protection of languages and of language rights in the South African constitution
(University of the Western cape, 2011)The 1996 South African Constitution contains a number of provisions that deal specifically with the protection of languages and of rights relating to language. The most important of these is section 6 which recognises 11 ... -
The protection of the environment during armed conflict: a case study of the Republic of Congo
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The International Committee of the Red Cross/Crescent (ICRC) has been the only agency promoting the observance of the law of armed conflict. It has invested considerably in finding solutions to protecting people and regulates ... -
The protection of the right to freedom from torture and extradition in South Africa
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The protection of traditional knowledge: challenges and possibilities arising from the protection of biodiversity in South Africa
(2011)Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the long standing wisdom, teachings and practices of indigenous communities which have been passed on orally, in the majority of cases, from generation to generation. TK is expressed in the ... -
The protection of traditional knowledge: challenges and possibilities arising from the protection of biodiversity in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the long standing wisdom, teachings and practices of indigenous communities which have been passed on orally, in the majority of cases, from generation to generation. TK is expressed in the ... -
The prototype carbon Fund, a public/ private collaboration in the emerging environmental market
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This paper addresses the issue of the primary Prototype Carbon Fund objectives , which are High-Quality Emmissions reductions ; knowledge dissermination; Public-private parterships. The researcher further invesigates ... -
Proving genocidal intent and the policy element: genocide in Darfur?
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research paper will focus on these controversial issues and their significance for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in dealing with the situation in Darfur/Sudan. Furthermore, another related issue that was ... -
Public interest litigation as practiced by South African human rights NGOs: any lessons for Ethiopia?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study explored the various forms public interest litigation takes in various legal systems, focusing on the practice in South Africa. An examination of the relevant legal regime in Ethiopia was made with a view to ... -
‘Public participation and environmental law: A South African perspective’
(University of Western Cape, 2019)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa ‘despite being one of the world’s most liberal constitutions, South Africans still have no transparent and participatory mechanisms for deciding democratically on the ... -
The quest for a multilateral agreement on investment (MAI); relevance and effects on developing African countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this examination was to identify those evolving trends that are common to multilateral agreements some of which have been entered into by African developing countries, bearing in mind the debates and position ... -
The ratification of the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights, strategic litigation and the right of access to adequate housing
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Access to adequate housing is an important socio-economic right and is of central importance for the enjoyment of all rights. The right to access adequate housing is viewed as a fundamental human right and has been described ... -
Realising the right to the highest attainable standard of health in the nuclear industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)African states are interested in the development of nuclear power (also referred to as atomic power) for the generation of electricity and desalination. These include Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, ... -
Realising the socio-economic rights of refugees under international human rights law: A case study of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The purpose of this study is to outline the socio-economic rights of refugees in South Africa with a particular emphasis on their rights to education, housing and health care. The study aims to explore whether the current ... -
Redressing female victims of sexual violence: possibilities for gender-specific reparations at the International Criminal Court
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)This paper is about the reparations regime of the International Criminal Court and reparations possibilities for victims of sexual violence. It will contain a legal analysis of the reparations system of the Court, including ...