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Statelessness as a failure of international law: a critical analysis of the effects of statelessness on gender rights
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Statelessness is a global human rights problem affecting a vast number of individuals, families and communities worldwide. The concept of statelessness comes to existence as a conflict that was created by international ...
The legal effects of payment of an admission of Guilt fine in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
A person should at all times try to avoid the blemish of a previous conviction and a criminal
record entered against his name. A criminal record entered against his name could have
detrimental consequences for an individual. ...
Evaluating the legal framework of the hybrid court for South Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Republic of South Sudan became independent from the Republic of Sudan on 9 July 2011.
South Sudan has an area of 644, 329 km2 and a total estimated population of around 12, 6
million.1The original state of Sudan was ...
An assessment of assets declaration by public officers as an anti-corruption measure in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Although corruption is a global problem, its nature, extent and consequences in Nigeria are alarming. Nigeria has a plethora of laws, policies and institutions that have been put in place by the government to keep corruption ...
A critical assessment of the Ethiopian civil forfeiture law
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Economic crimes pose a serious problem to the international community as a whole. Crimes,
such as corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, cybercrime and drug trafficking
constitute obstacles to the development ...
A critical evaluation of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Corruption generally is regarded as one of the most serious obstacles to development. It is
endemic in many African countries and is being blamed increasingly for weak economic
growth, high socio-economic inequalities ...
A critical examination of the law relating to cyber-crime in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Over the last two decades, the world has evolved to an e-era, wherein internet and other digital
technologies have become key platforms for the world population, including Ugandans, to
enjoy their rights of expression, ...
A critical assessment of the constitutionality of section 79(7) of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, with specific reference to the proviso
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
In recent years the issue of medical parole has become a controversial issue in South Africa.
Prior to 2012, at which juncture the law governing the release of inmates on grounds of
terminal illness was amended, there ...
Reporting obligations: A challenge for South African lawyers.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
“Threats to the independence of the legal profession have become a preoccupation
for bar leaders, regulators and academics, driven by the dual pressures of
globalization and the changing business structure of the ...
An analysis of the South African legislative framework for the reintegration of sentenced adult male offenders.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world. The state aims to reduce the
prevalence of crime mainly by sentencing offenders to imprisonment. In turn the goal of
imprisonment is to rehabilitate offenders ...