Magister Legum - LLM (Criminal Justice and Procedure): Recent submissions
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An evaluation of Zimbabwe's national peace and reconciliation commission Bill, 2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This is a study of Zimbabwe's National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Bill (hereafter NPRC Bill). The NPRC Bill seeks to bring the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (hereafter NPRC) of Zimbabwe into operation. ... -
The Challenges Faced By Truth Commissions as a Result of the Selection and Appointment of Truth Commissioners
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)As states continue to rapidly transition from conflict or autocracy to democracy, there has been need to address past gross human rights violations. To address these past egregious violations, transitioning countries often ... -
An appraisal of the Institutional framework under the Kenyan proceeds of crime and Anti-Money laundering act, 2009
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering (ML) evolves in tandem with global technological advancement. This phenomenon calls for multi-faceted responsive measures at national and international levels to combat this nefarious crime.1 Today, combating ... -
Critical analysis of the SADC legal and policy framework for combating corruption in trafficking in persons
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The fight against human trafficking requires a broad range of approaches, including the eradication of crimes that facilitate trafficking of human beings. The idea of committing crimes within crimes is common in most ... -
Corporate criminal responsibility under the Malabo Protocol: A step forward?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Traditionally, domestic criminal law was focused on individual guilt as can be seen from the principles of punishment, which are closely linked to blameworthiness and the infliction of loss or punishment to the offender. ... -
Critical Analysis of the SADC Legal and Policy Framework for combating corruption in human trafficking
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The fight against human trafficking requires a broad range of approaches, including the eradication of crimes that facilitate trafficking of human beings. The idea of committing crimes within crimes is common in most ... -
The treatment of gender-issues and development in the Sierra Leonean transitional justice context
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Transitional justice mechanisms have become commonplace as a tool for recovery for societies emerging from conflict and repressive regimes. The extent to which women's rights concerning development and long-term economic ... -
The Immunity Clause in the Statute of the 'African Criminal Court' and Its Impact in the Exercise of the Courts' Jurisdiction over the Crimes
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)In June 2014, the AU adopted a Protocol which included in its annexe a Statute of the African Court of Justice and Human and Peoples' Rights. The Protocol proposes to expand the jurisdiction of the African Court of Justice ... -
Uganda's response to the phenomenon of enforced disappearances and the transitional justice response in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)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 within ... -
Evaluating South Africa's Proposed Withdrawal from the ICC: A Way Forward?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Since 2009, the first permanent international criminal court's operation is known to be marked by diplomatic tension between the African Union (AU) and the ICC. A host of African member states have called for African ... -
An assessment of Anti-Money laundering mechanisms for politically exposed persons in Mauritius
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering is a practice 'as old as money itself'.1 In 1931, after the conviction of Al Capone for tax evasion, there was a noticeable trend in the use various methods to camouflage assets deriving from crimes. Indeed, ... -
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 ... -
Interception of communication by South African government agencies vis-a-vis the right to privacy: The law and the practice in light of the South African Constitution and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The right to privacy is recognised as one of the most important individual rights. It is considered to be central to the protection of one's human dignity. It also forms the basis of any democratic society. Furthermore, ... -
An Assessment of Ghana's Legal and Institutional Anti-Money Laundering Framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The primary aim of an individual who engages in criminal activity, particularly at an organised level, is to make profit. However, criminals are not merely bent on gaining financial profit, but are especially desirous ... -
Namibia's implementation of the financial action task force's international standards on combating the financing of terrorism
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Terrorism has become one of the biggest threats to international peace and security. It threatens to destroy basic human rights and freedoms, particularly the rights to life, liberty, security, and in more recent times, ... -
An assessment of anti-money laundering mechanisms for politically exposed persons in Mauritius
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering is a practice 'as old as money itself'. In 1931, after the conviction of Al Capone for tax evasion, there was a noticeable trend in the use various methods to camouflage assets deriving from crimes. Indeed, ... -
Mobile Money Payments as Vehicles for Money Laundering: A Case Study of Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Money laundering is defined as the process of converting the proceeds derived from a wide range of underlying criminal offences, called predicate offences, to apparently legitimate property. In other words, it is the process ... -
An analysis of the critical shortcomings in South Africa's anti-money laundering legislation
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya : a critical study
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Sitting head of state immunity for crimes under international law : conflicting obligations of ICC member states?
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Sitting head of state immunity for crimes under international law has been a very controversial issue in recent times. On the one hand, the debate bears that personal immunity has been renounced for crimes under international ...