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Silence Gives Consent, Phillip C. Jessup
Silence Gives Consent, Phillip C. Jessup
Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law
No abstract provided.
The Status Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights In National And International Law, Hurst Hannum
The Status Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights In National And International Law, Hurst Hannum
Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law
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Transplanting And Customizing Legal Systems: Lessons From Namibian Legal History, Martin Cai Lockert
Transplanting And Customizing Legal Systems: Lessons From Namibian Legal History, Martin Cai Lockert
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
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Property Rights & The Demands Of Transformation, Bernadette Atuahene
Property Rights & The Demands Of Transformation, Bernadette Atuahene
All Faculty Scholarship
The conception of property that a transitional state adopts is critically important because it affects the state’s ability to transform society. The classical conception of real property gives property rights a certain sanctity that allows owners to have near absolute control of their property. But, the sanctity given to property rights has made land reform difficult and thus can serve as a sanctuary for enduring inequality. This is particularly true in countries like South Africa and Namibia where—due to pervasive past property theft— land reform is essential because there are competing legitimate claims to land. Oddly, the classical conception is …
Namibia Opinion Revisited: A Gap In The Current Arguments On The Power Of The Security Council, Tadashi Mori
Namibia Opinion Revisited: A Gap In The Current Arguments On The Power Of The Security Council, Tadashi Mori
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
This article discusses the interpretation of Article 25' of the United Nations Charter that was offered by the International Court of Justice in its advisory opinion of June 21, 1971 (Namibia Opinion).2 It is a topic that is unfortunately overlooked by the current arguments concerning the power of the revived Security Council.