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Civil recovery of corruptly acquired assets in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Criminalising possession of unexplained wealth by public officials: legal perspectives from Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This paper attempts a comprehensive analysis of the offence of illicit enrichment in Zambia. It focuses on how the offence fits into the broader legislative framework in Zambia. More importantly, the paper addresses aspects ...
The protection of an accused's right to freedom from torture
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The question to be addressed in this study is whether the government of South Africa is doing enough to protect the rights of the accused from torture. This study will seek to analyse South Africa’s constitution and its ...
Rwanda’s responses to money laundering
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
In 20 the years after the genocide that afflicted Rwanda, the country has made
considerable progress towards developing human resources in the public sector. It has kick-started its economy and improved sectors such as ...
A case for civil forfeiture in Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This research paper aims to clarify and argue the need for Ethiopia to include civil forfeiture in its assets forfeiture legal framework. It will analyse the existing domestic assets forfeiture laws and international ...
The role of procedural laws in asset recovery: a roadmap for Tanzania research
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Corruption is rampant in Tanzania. It is one of the major obstacles to the economic growth and sustainability of the country. The country loses a huge amount of money through corrupt practices. It is estimated that 20% of ...
The competence of the International Criminal Court with regard to witnesses.
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This research paper examines whether the International Criminal Court has the competence to compel the appearance of witnesses before it, and if the States Parties to the Rome Statute have an obligation to serve and enforce ...
Palestine and the ICC: a Critical appraisal of the decision of the office of the prosecutor on the Palestine ad hoc Declaration
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The Palestinian government made an ad hoc declaration accepting the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in 2009. Three years later, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court rejected the ...
Is ‘the policy element’ a legal requirement under international criminal law for crimes against humanity?
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The precise legal definition of crimes against humanity has always been elusive since their first codification in the IMT Charter in 1945. Jurisprudence applying the definition has reflected the uncertainty especially with ...
A critical evaluation of the cases of Kenyatta and Ruto before the International Criminal Court
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The International Criminal Court (hereafter ‘ICC’ or ‘the Court’), in its fight against impunity is slated to put on trial, in conformity with Article 27 of the Rome Statute1, an incumbent Head of State and his Deputy for ...