Social responsibility in South Africa – King Code of governance principles

The King Code of governance principles covers various sections within the suitable governance of South Africa. However, in this article, only the sections which serve relevant to social responsibility in South Africa have been discussed. This article firstly discusses the importance of social responsibility in corporate South Africa according to the king code of good … Read more

Policies that quicken approval processes limit public participation chances

Public participation and third parties have been deep rooted in planning law since its earliest beginnings. It is said to be “central to the practice, legitimacy and dominant normative principles” of planning.  However, policies designed to quicken to approval processes are currently in place across many Australian jurisdictions, leaving public participation chances, including third party … Read more

Best Interests of the Marginalised Child: to be Seen and Heard Against Dominant Discourses

Background As divorce and separation are on the increase, the process of family breakdown and disputes especially in relation to residence and contact issues can be disruptive and stressful for many Australian children (ALRC 16). Under Australian family law, the best interests of the child is paramount and the court has to consider the need … Read more

The High Tech cases: Reimagining Criminal Enforcement for Wage Fixing & No-Poaching

The High Tech cases: Reimagining Criminal Enforcement for Wage Fixing & No-Poaching A case study for criminal antitrust enforcement Policy TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. HISTORICAL EXAMINATION OF ANTITRUST § 1 SHERMAN ACT “RESTRAINTS OF TRADE” 2 III. THE 2010 HIGH TECH CASES 2 IV. SURVEY OF STATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION & PRIVATE CLASS … Read more

Is it a necessity for law firms to become international? (Scottish focus)

INTRODUCTION Professional service firms (PSF) are businesses or organisations who provide expert commercial knowledge in a specific area. They include accountancy firms, management consulting and law firms. Internationalisation has allowed them to expand globally and become multinational. “Law is local, so I don’t have to worry about globalisation affecting me or my practice.” With globalisation … Read more

The UK’s non-strict separation of powers is a strength, not a weakness.

The UK Constitution does not contain a strict separation of powers. But that is a strength, not a weakness: WORD COUNT [1,028] The separation of powers is a constitutional principle that divides governmental authority between three branches, each controlling a different aspect of government. The main purpose of this principle is to limit any one … Read more

Sovereignty of Parliament / Dicey / Jackson [2005] UKHL 56

a. Does Jackson [2005] UKHL 56 prove that Dicey’s definition of Parliamentary sovereignty is no longer accurate? b. Has devolution limited the sovereignty of Parliament? WORD COUNT [1,600] Parliamentary sovereignty is the most important principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any … Read more

Law making institutions in the US

In the United States, the nations law making establishment, is the Congress. In the Constitution, Congress is set to make laws, that if passed, become the laws of the land. Congress is intended to be the voice of the people, and the representatives of the Congress must be at assistance for the citizens of the … Read more

Illegal, Unreported, & Unregulated Fishing: What is the World Doing to Combat This Issue?

Illegal, Unreported, & Unregulated Fishing: What is the World Doing to Combat This Issue? November 27, 2018 Throughout the world, a crime is being committed that negatively impacts the economy of local communities, international relations, and the environment.  Illegal fishing is taking place in the coastal waters of different nations and in the open waters … Read more

Issue of surveillance of the general public

There truly are cameras everywhere.  From the new phone cameras that scan your facial features to the security cams that reside in many public places, surveillance of the general public is taking place 24/7.  Much of this monitoring is benign, such as security tapes that are not looked at unless something goes wrong, laptop cameras … Read more

No Child Left Behind Act

The paper is fundamental as it looks at the No Child Left Behind Act that was put into practice because the American education system was no longer internationally competitive. The outcome of the challenge is the federal education system function was increased towards holding schools accountable for the academic progress of all students. The implication … Read more

Facets and issues of the Polish legal system

From the 1980s and 1990s, deep political changes took place in Poland, that included stabilising the economy and transforming the economic system through cooling down hyperinflation, introducing into circulation the national convertible currency, restoring control over foreign debt and developing an effective banking system. In 1997 the social market economy has been recognised as the … Read more

Neo-liberal globalization has redefined the very concept of law itself

The European Union has a unique institutional set up that essentially comprises of three central pillars, namely; the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, and the European Commission. In unison, these institutions hold crucial responsibilities in sustaining the European Union albeit each play a distinctive part in implementing their functions. This lies in … Read more