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An Analysis of the Critical Shortcomings in South Africa’s Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
From failing to arrest and surrender Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir1 in accordance with its obligations under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court2 (Rome Statute), to its President acting inconsistently ...
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 ...
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 ...
Obstacles to the Implementation of the Financial Action Task Force’s Recommendations in the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Money laundering is a global problem that has adverse effects on both the developed and developing countries. If unchecked, it accelerates crime and criminal activities, affects the economy, undermines the integrity of ...
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 ...
Foreign aid and corruption in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This paper seeks to examine the relationship between foreign aid and corruption in Zambia. Drawing from the analysis of the two, it then explores whether the existing legal instruments are adequate and effective to combat ...
Implementation of the Rome statute in Kenya : legal and institutional challenges in relation to the change from dualism to monism
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The new Kenyan constitution has introduced an immediate monist approach of implementing international legal standards. Accordingly, the transformation from dual to monism will necessitate a discussion of theories of ...
The right to education of children with disabilities in Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This study seeks to assess the extent to which national laws ensure that CWDs are accessing the right to education on an equal basis with non-disabled children. The study also seeks to assess the policy, legislative and ...