Browsing Faculty of Law by Author "Sloth-Nielsen, Julia"
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The African charter on the rights and welfare of the child
Gose, Michael (University of the Western Cape, 2002)So far little is known about the first comprehensive regional children's rights charter, the 1990 OA1J African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.' Th" Charter has been mentioned occasionally by documents and ... -
An analytical study of South African prison reform after 1994
Muntingh, Lukas M. (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The history of prison reform after 1994 was shaped by the relationship between governance and human rights standards; the requirements for both are set out in the Constitution and elaborated on in the Correctional Services ... -
An analytical study of South African prison reform after 1994
Muntingh, Lukas M. (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The history of prison reform after 1994 was shaped by the relationship between governance and human rights standards; the requirements for both are set out in the Constitution and elaborated on in the Correctional Services ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Lusophone Africa (Angola and Mozambique)
Mandlate, Aquinaldo Célio Tomás Samissone (University of the Western Cape, 2012) -
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 ... -
Children's experiences and views on domestic violence
Ntebe, Ntombenani Primrose (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In a country in which human rights feature prominently in our discourse about who we are, as well as in the South African constitutional and legal framework, so many wrongs continue to be perpetrated on women and children. ... -
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) -
The determinants of the child’s best interests in relocation disputes
Boyd, Miche Theresa (University of the Western Cape, 2015)This thesis explores the factors that our courts take into account in determining what would constitute the best interests of the child in granting or refusing relocation applications. This study deals with the formulation ... -
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 domestication of international law standards on the rights of the child with specific reference to juvenile justice in the African context
Odongo, Godfrey Odhiambo (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The thesis focused on how the advent of children's rights, in particular the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), has impacted on the subject of juvenile justice and embarked on a practical examination of law reform ... -
The effectiveness of the South African critical skills visa in comparative perspective
Loedolf, Kim-Leigh Joy (University of the Western Cape, 2023)There are notable skill shortages in South Africa. This thesis explores the reasons behind the skills shortages, including the impact of apartheid on education, brain drain, brain waste, and lack of apprenticeships. ... -
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 ... -
Enforceable rights for victims of crime in England and Wales
Wolhuter, Lorraine Winifred (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The thesis draws on the author's own contribution to a co-authored text Wolhuter, et al, 2009), which was aimed at introducing students to the legal landscape pertaining to victims' rights in England and Wales. All the ... -
Evaluating the impact on the girl child through the criminal activities associated with the practice of ukuthwala
Mbete, Asanda Nodolly (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Ukuthwala is an ancient cultural practice that has been exercised in various parts of South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape. It occurs in different communities and is informed by traditional beliefs. The man’s family ... -
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 ...