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International humanitarian law violations occurring within the occupied Palestinian territories during the years 1982-2012
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this mini-thesis is to address International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations occurring within the Occupied Palestinian Territories relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. Importantly, ... -
International labour standards and international trade :can the two be linked?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)In this paper I delve into the connection between trade policy and labour rights as probably one of the most controversial issues, which the international trading system is faced with today. Labour laws differ from country ... -
The international mechanisms relating to mutual assistance in the field of information exchange and civil forfeiture
(2009)Several international instruments relating to the forfeiture of assets derived through unlawful means have been developed in the last decade. These relate to both civil and criminal forfeiture proceedings. Nevertheless, ... -
International trade rules: a case of imperialism at work?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study explored whether there is an inherent inequitable nature of the liberalization process with respect to the World Trade Organization Agreements, namely TRIMs (Trade-related Investment Measures), TRIPS (Agreement ... -
An interpretation of the constitutional framework for devolution in Kenya: a comparative approach.
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Kenya adopted a new Constitution in 2010, with devolution of political power, responsibilities and resources to newly created counties as its centrepiece and most transformative aspect. Devolution was intended to address ... -
The intersection between labour and immigration law in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This thesis is focused on the rights of migrants in South Africa and how those rights are affected and intersect with the rights of migrants in terms of Immigration law or the respective laws which govern migrants. Migrants ... -
Invesment law in a globalised enviroment: A proposal for a new foreign direct invesment regime in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Most developed countries that enjoy the lion's share of foreign investment do not have domestic legal frameworks on foreign direct investment. This is because investors are attracted by a holistic picture of these countries. ... -
Investigating the conflict between freedom of religion and Freedom of expression under the South African constitution
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This mini-thesis is based on the presumption that the Danish cartoons and the anti-Muslim clip posted on YouTube as forms of expression, ridiculed the religious beliefs and practices of Muslims which in turn affected the ... -
Investigating the minimum age of criminal responsibility in African legal systems
(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. ... -
The investigation and prosecution of corruption in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)This study analyzed the investigation and prosecution of corruption in Uganda. The study assessed the phenomena of corruption and how it can create an unjust society. It also examined the legal framework governing the ... -
Investigation and prosecution of transnational women trafficking: the case of Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Human trafficking is a widespread and growing crime in the world. Trafficking by its nature involves movement from one place to another and in most cases, it comprises crossing international borders. Although the estimation ... -
Investigator-prosecutor collaboration: A framework for improving Namibia’s criminal justice process
(2021)Namibia, analysing models, principles and approaches of interagency cooperation to determine a suitable model for Namibia. The study was based on research questions examining the trends in the Namibian criminal justice ... -
Invisible children: the rights of domestic child workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This research paper focuses on the violation of the rights of children aged 16–17 who are school dropouts and employed as domestic workers in South Africa. This is a violation of their rights and occurs in their employment ... -
Irregular appointments relating to promotion posts in South African public schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This research aims to illustrate that the education sector has not managed to circumvent unfair labour practices, specifically in its appointment processes relating to promotion posts. I use literature and case law to prove ... -
Is there a relation between the labour market regulation and the high unemployment rate in South Africa? an assessment of the south African labour market regulation
(2010)This research paper is a review of the assertion by some commentators that the regulation of the labour market is a cause of the high unemployment rate in South Africa. It starts by providing a historical background of ... -
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 ... -
Judicial balancing of cultural relativism and universalism of human rights in post-Apartheid South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Globalisation did not only bring about major political, social and economic changes; it also strengthened the global reach of universalism of human rights. The concept of universal human rights is presently reconstructing ... -
Justice, truth and reconciliation under Rwandan domestic courts: specific reference to the Gacaca courts
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)lmmediately after the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the government of national unity faced the onerous task of reconstructing a country laid desolate by the forces of genocide.The infrastructure was destroyed, and human resources ... -
Justifications for the use of force under contemporary international law - the Nato air strikes in Kosovo
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The history of the territory known for the better part of the 20th century as Yugoslavia is a history of trying to amalgamate what nature seems determined to fragment - to "balkanise." Modern Yugoslavia arose after World ... -
Juvenile liability in armed conflicts: Determining the age of criminal responsibility for crimes relevant to International Humanitarian Law
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)International Law in general seems to saunter on the vague lines of the minimum age of criminal responsibility in armed conflicts. For example, in terms of International Human Rights Law (IHRL), as provided in the Geneva ...