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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Law Obligations"”.
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Childhood statelessness in Kenya: an appraisal of legislative compliance with international human rights law obligations
… as a citizen of any state under its citizenship laws. In Kenya, childhood statelessness arises in both non-migratory and migratory contexts. In the non-migratory context, it affects children from ethnic minority groups and non-indigenous communities like: the Nubians, Waatas, Shirazis, Coastal …
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To what extent does South Africa s legal framework effectively combat child trafficking and comply with international law obligations?
… identifying and exploring South Africa's legal obligations, especially concerning children, as outlined in international and regional treaties. These obligations encompass a multifaceted commitment, including the duty to prevent trafficking, prosecute offenders, and ensure the protection of …
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Centring stigmatised underserved groups and limiting State competence to counter structural violence:: (Im)permissibility in International Law and South African Law of arrest and detention of undocumented asylum seekers during the asylum application process
… in 1998, which gave effect to its international law obligations in terms of the three specific international and regional refugee law conventions: the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the 1967 UN Protocol relating to the status of refugees and the 1969 OAU Convention …
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Beyond the Threshold of Protection: Examining Non-Refoulement's Erosion in Contemporary Refugee Law through the EU-Turkey Agreement
… fundamental principle of international refugee law prohibits the return of individuals to countries where they face persecution, torture, or human rights violations, its widespread violation by state parties raises critical questions about its continued effectiveness and the broader validity of …
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Realising the Right to Education for Children with Disabilities: A Critical Assessment of South Africa's Legislative and Policy Framework
… It considers South Africa's international law obligations concerning education provision. It further considers South Africa's domestic legal and policy framework by taking an in-depth look at the effectiveness of various education legislation, policies, guidelines, and plans of action. This …
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The right to sexual orientation and LGBTIQ+ rights: a case study of Zimbabwe and Nigeria
… are infringed in these states by the sodomy laws. Although sexual orientation is not specifically enumerated as a prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Zimbabwean and Nigerian Constitutions, this study argues that international human rights law is evolving to include sexual orientation …
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Internally displaced children and HIV in situations of armed conflict in the DRC : a study of the obligations of the government and selected non-state actors
The mini-dissertation analyses the international law obligations of the government and nonstate actors regarding the protection of internally displaced children living with HIV in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The war and armed conflicts in the Eastern DRC have exacerbated the vulnerability …
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Under international law, when can states deny refugees asylum on the basis of national security: an analysis of the 2017 U.S. ‘travel ban’ executive orders and the suspension of the refugee admissions program
… basis of national security under international law. Particularly, this paper provides an overview of the international refugee law regime and the extent to which nation states are bound by their obligations. Subsequently, this paper outlines the national security exceptions to refugee status …
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The evolving law on sexual and reproductive health rights and the right to abortion in Kenya
… of any kind; and if allowed by any other written law.' Accordingly, this dissertation argues that the jurisprudence of international and regional human rights bodies demonstrates that the right to abortion is a justiciable human right. Therefore, it probes whether Kenya is honouring her state …
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The utilisation of ubuntu can promote accountability in public officials and state institutions as well as give effect to social solidarity in South Africa
… about ubuntu whilst emphasising the communal obligations’ focus of ubuntu. The state is duty-bound to give effect to socioeconomic rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Ubuntu, with reference to its communal obligations’ focus, could serve to facilitate the realisation of critical …
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A comparative study of the fundamental juridical nature, classification and private law enforcement of jurisdiction and choice of law agreements in the English Common Law of Conflict of Laws, the European Union Private International Law Regime and the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements
… to think of jurisdiction and choice of law agreements as unilaterally enforced domestic private law obligations within an English 'dispute resolution' paradigm because multilateral private international law rules are essentially secondary rules for the allocation of regulatory authority …
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Consent to minor customary marriages perpetuates abuse towards african girls and women in south africa
That in terms of South African law, a minor under the age of 18 years, may enter into a valid and legally binding civil or customary marriage if they obtain consent from their parent or guardian, but only if said marriage is found to be “in the best interests of the child”. That, furthermore, this …