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The right to remain married : positioning homosexual-transsexual marriages under the South African Marriage Act 25 of 1961
(University of the Western Cape., 2015)
For many, the human rights which South Africa has been able to secure for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people has been very progressive. However, with the conflation of sexual orientation and ...
The legal framework of illicit enrichment in Ethiopian anti-corruption law.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Corrupt practices such as bribery and other abuses of public functions for private gain have been criminalised in almost all legal systems. Criminalisation of acts of corruption constitutes one of the major dimensions of ...
Uganda's response to the phenomenon of enforced disappearances and the transitional justice response in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Enforced disappearances are a heinous violation of numerous human rights enshrined
in many international conventions. However, they have not been adequately addressed
in many jurisdictions. This crime is very common ...
Revisiting the definition of a firearm in South Africa: a need for reform?
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
South Africa‟s definition of a firearm is quite broad, yet it excludes various devices that
have the same lethal effects as a firearm. This is informed by the various principles that
have been developed by the courts in ...
The hidden truth: A critical examination of Uganda’s transitional justice legal and policy reforms on truth-seeking
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
In the past, analyses of Uganda’s Transitional Justice legal and policy measures on truth-seeking have been focussed on evaluating the efficacy of a truth commission. However, being cognizant of the limitations entailed ...
The protection of children from exploitative labour within SADC :Human rights challenges of the regional integration initiative
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Childhood is a time for play, for growth, and for discovery. Sadly, for many of the world's
children, the reality is different. They are denied their childhood and with it, their
opportunity to develop. They are denied ...
The University of the Western Cape protecting women from intimate partner violence in South Africa: Evaluating whether the state fulfilled its legal obligations during the Covid-19 lockdown
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The COVID-19 lockdown regulations in South Africa were put in place to protect its citizens from the spread of the virus, however certain restrictions consequently endangered women. Comparing gender-based violence statistics ...
A critique of the deterrent effect of international criminal justice in the prevention of mass atrocities
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
The International Criminal Court was established to prevent and deter persons from committing mass atrocities. The Court's founding has marked the start of a new era in international justice. The Statute of the Court, ...