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Cave pecuniam: Lawyers as launderers
(North-West University, 2012)
In South Africa there is something almost sacrosanct about an attorney's trust
account. It is the prescribed destination of all funds paid in trust by a client to an
attorney. Clients tend to have complete confidence in ...
An overview of recent changes to corporate governance frameworks as it pertains to executive remuneration
(University of Fort Hare, 2012)
Protecting inmates' dignity and the public's safety: a critical analysis of the new law on medical parole in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
This paper is aimed at critically assessing the new section 79 of the Correctional Services Act and whether it creates a medical parole system which protects the dignity of inmates and gives due consideration to public safety.
Federalism, territorial autonomy and the management of ethnic diversity in Africa: reading the balance sheet
(Centre International de Formation Européenne, 2012)
The history of federalism in Africa is a history of ambivalence. In the run up to independence, federalism was an idea that galvanized several political movements that, following the retreat of colonial powers, emerged to ...
Palliative care for terminally ill inmates: Does the state have a legal obligation?
(Juta Law, 2012)
‘We ought to give those who are to leave life … the terminally ill … the
same care and attention that we give those who enter life – the new-born.’1
In this article it is contended that terminally ill inmates have a right ...
The Ugandan Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act, 2012: A commentary
(Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2012)
Like many countries, Uganda is home to foreign nationals. The presence of foreign nationals in the prison of a country raises questions regarding their treatment. Countries are increasingly enacting legislation, ratifying ...
Making a first impression: An assessment of the decision of the Committee of Experts of the African Children's Charter in the Nubian Children communication
(Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2012)
The article analyses the Nubian Children communication, the very first case to be finalised by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. It critically reviews the progressive approach of the ...
The rule of law: Approaches of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and selected African states
(Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2012)
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights is empowered to promote and protect human rights in Africa. Although the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights does not expressly use the phrase 'rule of law', the ...
Substantive equality and maternal mortality in Nigeria
(Routledge and the Commission on Legal Pluralism, 2012)
Introduction: It is a tragedy that in the 21st century, when man has explored the moon and other planets and made significant advancement in science and technology, women should continue to die during pregnancy and childbirth. ...
Africa and the International Criminal Court
(Human Rights and Peace Centre, 2012)
Since the establishment and functioning of the ICC in 2002, the work of the
ICC has generated a lot of debate, criticisms and controversy. This is largely
due to the perception that, as far as the prosecution of cases ...