Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Private Law) by Title
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A legal analysis of legislation and policies on the right to basic education in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The right to a basic education is recognised as an essential right in international and regional law, with numerous instruments regulating it.1 There are soft laws, in the form of General Comment documents, which provide ... -
A legal analysis of legislation and policies on the right to basic education in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The right to a basic education is recognised as an essential right in international and regional law, with numerous instruments regulating it.1 There are soft laws, in the form of General Comment documents, which provide ... -
lnterrogating the competence of the African Court of Justice and Human Rights to review the African Union Assembly's decisions for compliance with human rights
(University of Western Cape, 2010)Globalisation and the transfer of powers from state constitutional systems to international organisations (lOs) have led to several deficiencies, especially with regard to checks and balances in global governance.l The ... -
Making non-state actors accountable for violations of economic rights: a case study of transnational corporations in the African context
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The development of a common standard for holding governments accountable for human rights violations represented by international human rights law (IHRL) has been one of the major achievements of international law. ... -
Non-formalised cohabitation : does the Swedish model of statutory regulation provide a solution for South Africa?
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)South Africa has come a long way from the rigid family structures which existed in the past. This is demonstrated by the recognition afforded to couples in same-sex relationships as well as those in customary marriages. ... -
An overview of the regulation and management of cryptocurrency in South African inter vivos and testamentary trusts.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Our lives, work, and behaviour have been changed both positively and negatively by the digital presence that has grown tremendously over the last three decades, and with this exponential growth, we cannot predict where we ... -
The Pan-African parliament : its promise for human rights and democracy in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Since the transition of the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) to the African Union (AU) there has been a notable shift in the way the organisation addresses human rights and democratisation. Particularly the OAU had ... -
The possibilities of institutional dialogue in South Africa through weak form judicial review
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic and in enjoying this status it is prescribing the composition of the three different arms of government as well as each branch’s ... -
The possible impact of the international criminal court on human rights in Africa
(UWC, 2001)The cruelty and horrors of World War ll were historic in shaping the new world order. The international protection of human rights then gained eminence following the establishment of the Nuremberg and Tokyo international ... -
Prospects of formal regional stock exchange in the East African community: legal and regulatory considerations
(2021)The East African Community (EAC) is among the eight regional economic communities recognised under the platform of the African Union.1 What has transformed to become the EAC was initially founded in 1967 with the name ... -
The protection of geographical indications for agricultural products in Africa using trademarks and sui generis legislation
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A geographical indication (GI) is a sign by which a product is identified as having its origin in a particular territory and as having certain qualities, characteristics and a reputation, which are associated with that ... -
A surrogate mother’s post-birth contact with the family formed through surrogacy: a missed opportunity for South Africa or opening pandora’s box?
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This dissertation assesses the suitability of South Africa’s current framework on post-birth contact in surrogacy law and explores whether it adequately protects the interests of all parties to the surrogacy agreement. ... -
The legal protection of sound, scent and colour marks in South Africa: Lessons from the European Union and the United States of America
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)A trade mark is defined as a sign that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trade marks, copyright, patents and designs are some of the forms of intellectual ... -
United Nations peacekeeping and international humanitarian law
(UWC, 2002)The end of the Cold War created the expectation that the international community will be able to deal with any challenges to international peace and security more effectively. However, these expectations were dispelled, ... -
Workplace bullying: An evaluation of the legal framework on workplace bullying in South Africa: Need for reform
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Workplace bullying is often associated with negative acts such as harassment, discrimination and victimisation,1 which is the reason that legal certainty is required, for protection against such conduct. Consequently, ...