Browsing Faculty of Law by Subject "Parliament"

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    • Making law: A guide to municipal councils 

      Steytler, Nico; de Visser, Jaap; Mettler, Johann (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2000)
      The first fully democratic municipal elections held on 5 December 2000 saw local government take its rightful place as the third sphere of government. Chapter seven of the Constitution has now come into full operation. ...

    • Parliamentary oversight of extractive industries 

      Oladeji, Olaore; Stapenhurst, Rick (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
      Africa has experienced a boom in extractive industries since the beginning of this century. Extractive companies often are exposed not just to government patronage, but also to requests to consider local third-party ...

    • The state of civil society participation in Parliament 

      Muntingh, Lukas (Law, Democracy & Development, 2012)
      This paper explores the extent of public participation in the legislative, oversight and accountability mandates of Parliament. The legislative mandate refers to the making, introducing and amending of laws. The Constitution ...

    • Using international human rights law to promote constitutional rights: The (potential) role of the South African parliament 

      Chenwi, Lilian (Law, Democracy & Development, 2011)
      Parliaments are guardians of human rights due to their role of representing the people in the management of public affairs. The activities of parliaments cover the entire spectrum of human rights and have an immediate ...