Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Public Law and Jurisprudence) by Author "Sloth-Nielsen, Julia"
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Application of prescribed minimum sentencing legislation on juvenile offenders in South Africa
Momoti, Bafobekhaya Victor Lizalise (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The detention of juvenile offenders is not encouraged by both the Constitution and a number of international instruments. This right is entrenched in the South African Constitution (section 28(1)(g) ) which provides that ... -
The challenges that unmarried fathers face in respect of the right to contact and care of their children: can amendments to the current law make enforcement of these rights more practical?
Adams, Delecia Leigh (University of the Western Cape., 2016)Historically, unmarried fathers had no rights in respect of their children born out of wedlock. “Until 1998, the unmarried father had obligations to his child under common law, but did not have any inherent rights with ... -
Children at both ends of the gun: towards a comprehensive legal approach to the problem of child soldiers in Africa
Mezmur, Benyam Dawit (University of the Western Cape, 2005)While the participation of children in armed conflict has been evident for some time, internal community mobilization on the issue is fairly recent. In 1993, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution ... -
The constitutional and contractual implications of the application of chapter 19 of the Children's Act 38 of 2005
Lewis, Samantha Vanessa (University of the Western Cape, 2011)In this research, I carefully and coherently examine Chapter 19 of the Children's Act 38 of 2005 as the first legislation to afford surrogate motherhood agreements legal recognition in South Africa. I argue that the ... -
Cross border recovery of child maintenance : should South Africa ratify and implement the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance?
Brown, Amy Lauren (University of the Western Cape, 2016) -
Does Article 13 of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, 1980 protect victims of domestic violence?
Lebeko, Motshidisi Jane- Jerminah (University of the Western Cape, 2016) -
The enforceability of international surrogacy in South Africa : how would a South African court proceed in determining an international surrogacy case?
Filander, Tanian (University of the Western Cape, 2016)In this research, I sought to investigate the extent to which South Africa recognises international surrogacy agreements. I examined Chapter 19 of the Children's Act as the first legislation to afford surrogate motherhood ... -
An examination of the extent to which South Africa is meeting its legal obligations with regard to the protection of undocumented foreign migrant children
Van der Burg, Anthea (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis examined the extent to which South Africa has domesticated the international provisions protecting foreign migrant children. The thesis further investigated procedural gaps and makes recommendations in respect ... -
Harmful traditional practices, (male circumcision and virginity testing of girls) and the legal rights of children
Le Roux, Lucinda (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In South Africa the practice of virginity testing is most prevalent in KwaZulu-Natal amongst the Zulu and Xhosa. Proponents of the practice claim that some of the benefits include the prevention of the spread of HIV/Aids ... -
Holding South Africa Accountable : A Critique of the Reports Submitted to Treaty Bodies Pertaining to the Rights of Children with Disabilities
Clarke, Sharna-Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2016)South Africa recently submitted reports to three treaty bodies regarding steps taken over the past two decades to implement the rights of children with disabilities. This study is focused on critically analysing the South ... -
How can the voice of the child be adequately heard in family law proceedings
Kassan, Daksha Gaman (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Child participation and the right of children to be heard in matters that directly affect them, including in judicial and administrative matters, is a right that is entrenched in a number of international and regional ... -
Investigating the minimum age of criminal responsibility in African legal systems
Ramages, Kelly-Anne (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The following thesis investigates the MACR in African Legal Systems. The MACR is the youngest age at which children in conflict with the law find themselves caught up in the harsh realities of the criminal justice system. ... -
Links between international child abduction and relocation: moving towards likemindedness in relocation disputes internationally - Is it time for a protocol regulating international relocation disputes
Andrews, Pearl Deidre (University of the Western Cape, 2012)This by implication would mean that the best way to prevent child abduction is to desist from international marriages and moving abroad.The modern reality is that relationships are being formed internationally. In the ... -
The right of access to information for visually disabled and hearing impaired persons in South Africa
Nouck, Alphonse Landry (University of the Western Cape, 2016) -
Safeguarding the right to freedom from torture in Africa: the Robben Island guidelines
Ddamulira, Mujuzi Jamil (University of the Western Cape, 2005) -
Sexual rights violations during the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2005 and 2015
Baya, Joseph Mutombo Wa (University of the Western Cape, 2019)This thesis examines the sexual rights violation in Eastern DRC, which has been described as the worst in the world. The sexual violence against women and children in this country is systematic and widespread and perpetrated ... -
Sexual rights violations during the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2005 and 2015
Wa Baya, Joseph Mutombo (University of the Western Cape, 2019)This thesis examines the sexual rights violation in Eastern DRC, which has been described as the worst in the world. The sexual violence against women and children in this country is systematic and widespread and perpetrated ... -
Sexual rights violations during the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2005 and 2015
Wa Baya, Mutombo Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2019)This thesis examines the sexual rights violation in Eastern DRC, which has been described as the worst in the world. The sexual violence against women and children in this country is systematic and widespread and perpetrated ... -
Virginity testing: towards outlawing the cultural practical practice that violates our daughters
May, Ester Ruby (University of the Western Cape, 2003)No abstract available.