Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Public Law and Jurisprudence) by Title
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Slithering towards uniformity: the international commercial arbitration and conciliation working group of UNCITRAL as a key player in the strengthening and liberalisation of international trade
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The objective of this study was to examine and review the main features and works of the arbitration and conciliation working group of UNCITRAL while demonstrating their impact on international trade. -
Small economies and their development in the Multilateral Trade System: correlation between economic and political environment and trade performance of small economies
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)At the heart of this study is the topic of small economies in the Multilateral Trade System (MTS). The study examines the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) legal framework and policy objectives in order to develop a ... -
The Societas Privata Europaea - A European Private Limited Company in the Making: including a comparative look at the process of company law reform in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This mini-thesis aims to contribute to the debate around the legislative process by summarizing and analysing it comprehensively. It will, without being exhaustive, seek to identify the most important legal requirements ... -
Socio-economic rights in Africa: a critical evaluation of legal protection mechanisms and Implementation strategies
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)There is an emerging broad consensus that civil and political rights on the one hand, and socio-economic rights on the other, are ingenerated and indivisible. Taken together, they embody the cardinal norms which inform ... -
The South African military aerospace industry: An overview of the special defence account more commmonly known as 'The South African Arms Deal'
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The paper focuses specifically on the South African Military Aerospace Industry as most of the weapons procured under the arms deal were military aircraft. Taking into account the numerous social needs of South Africa, the ... -
South frica’s non-ratification of the United Nations convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), wisdom or folly, considering the effect of the status quo on international trade
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG) seeks to provide a standard uniform law for international sales contracts. This research paper analyses the rationale behind South ... -
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Millennium Development Goals: Can trade be the vehicle for achieving goal 8?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The objective of this research was to examine how SADC states can attain goal 8 of the Millennium Development Goals set up by the international community through the United Nations in the year 2000, using trade under the ... -
Space Debris and the BRICS countries: The role of international Environmental Law.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Environmental Law is at the forefront of the global community and environmental protection and conservation is regarded as of the utmost importance.1 Outer Space is a unique, limited, and valuable resource. Outer space ... -
Special and differential treatment for trade in agriculture: does it answer the quest for development in African countries?
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The research paper seeks to investigate the possible ways in which African countries can maximise their benefit from the existing special and differential treatment clauses for trade in agriculture, and, then, make ... -
Speculating WTO coverage and classification of emmission allowances created and generated by the Kyoto Protocol
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The study is based on the views of different world authorities on the Kyoto protocol. The current legal status regarding the different opinions and arguments are also considered. This study is limited to defining what ... -
Statelessness and the rights of Children in Kenya and South Africa: A Human Rights Perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Stateless children and those at risk of becoming stateless has been an ongoing issue both on a domestic level as well as internationally. In many African countries children face discriminatory and arbitrary nationality ... -
The state’s obligation to realise the socioeconomic rights of vulnerable groups: A case study of children on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Cape Flats is known for poverty, gangsterism, over population and a general lack of basic necessities. What is often overlooked is where this negative perception emanates from. Generational poverty is an existent issue ... -
Supervisory power of the Centre to Regions in South Africa and Ethiopia: a comparative analysis
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Surviving genocide: A critical analysis of the long-term impact of the Herero and Nama genocides
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The period 1904–1908 is historically significant among the Herero and Nama, as they still suffer from the impact of the genocide committed by the German colonisers. Nearly 80 per cent of the Otjiherero-speaking people and ... -
“Tax evasion as a predicate offence for money laundering”
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This paper discusses the progress of international anti-money laundering (AML) law with regard to making tax evasion a predicate offence for the crime of money laundering (ML). This paper will focus particularly on the ... -
“Tax evasion as a predicate offence for money laundering”
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This paper discusses the progress of international anti-money laundering (AML) law with regard to making tax evasion a predicate offence for the crime of money laundering (ML). This paper will focus particularly on the ... -
‘Taxation of a trust: the impact of statutory anti-tax avoidance measures on the effectiveness of the discretionary family trust as an estate planning vehicle in South Africa’
(2014)The utilisation of trusts has become a popular trend among taxpayers, especially high net worth individuals1 (hereafter HNWI) who wish to reduce potential estate duties. The SARS Strategic Plan stated that there is a ... -
Testing the boundaries of municipal supervision: an analysis of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act and provincial legislation
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)