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The Use Of Offender Profiling Evidence In Criminal Cases, Norbert Ebisike

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examined the use of offender profiling evidence in criminal cases. The meaning, history, approaches and legal admissibility of offender profiling have been discussed. The introduction of offender profiling into the courtroom has been controversial, problematic and full of inconsistencies. This dissertation therefore, examined the central problems with offender profiling evidence, and answered such questions as - Is offender profiling impermissible character evidence? Who is qualified to give expert profiling evidence? Is offender profiling too prejudicial than probative? Is offender profiling an opinion on the ultimate issue? Is offender profiling sufficiently reliable as to be admissible? This dissertation has …

The Need For International Legal Protection Of Sea Turtles And The Enforcement Of Seafood Ecolabelling Standards, Lalaina N.R. Rakotoson

Theses and Dissertations

The migratory nature of sea turtles makes their protection difficult and that causes the failure of International environmental law to protect them. Despite years of concern for sea turtles and the threats to them no rule of national law and no single international environmental agreement are capable of effectively protecting sea turtles. Sea turtles have been protected through domestic environmental laws such as the US Endangered Species Act. Section 609 requires countries exporting shrimp to the US to equip their trawlers with Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). This is an analysis of the need for global legal protection of sea turtles …

The Major Influences Of The U.S. Constitutional Law Doctrines On The Interpretation And Application Of The Constitution Of The Republic Of Korea : Critical Analysis On The Current Constitutional Court's Decisions And Thoughts Of The Necessity Of Amendment Of The Current Constitution Of The Republic Of Korea, Hanjoo Lee

Theses and Dissertations

Since the end of World War II, the United States has affected constitutionalism in many countries of Asia. The United States occupied the Philippines (1898-1946, except 1943-1945), Japan (1945-1952), and South Korea (1945-1948) and encouraged democratic revolution there, with different polices and results. The U.S.A. Military Government in Korea ("USAMGIK") directly governed southern part of Korean Peninsula from its liberation in 1945 until the establishment of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea with declaration of beginning of independence in 1948. Although Americans did not participate in drafting the Constitution, USAMGIK gave its essential backing to the autonomy of Korea's …

The Evolving And Challenging Roles Of Certain International Financial Institutions In Developing Countries Under International Law With Particular Reference To Nigeria, South Korea, And Brazil, Sunday C. Ogbodo

Theses and Dissertations

It is no secret that the developing countries and their fragile economies have been struggling all the way from the twentieth (20th) century into the twenty first (21 st) century. It is equally known that the roles of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have been evolving partly as a result of their internal developments, and partly as a result of external developments occurring in the international environment that they operate in. It is the realization of the foregoing, and with hopes of finding ways that the IFIs can positively impact the developing countries in their quest for sustained development, that …

Legality Of Responses To The Problems Of International Terrorism And "Failed States" Phenomenon Considering Afghanistan And Iraq Within The Context Of Contemporary International Law Rules And Practice, Olumide Kolawole Obayemi

Theses and Dissertations

The central theme of this thesis is to critique and proffer appropriate legal and military responses to the endemic problems of failed states and international terrorism within context of contemporary international law.

The work will legally define the phenomenon known as "failed states," which encompasses such states where the central government has collapsed and has ceased from providing good life to its citizens.

The dissertation will also look at the definition of Terrorism and Terrorist Organizations. A person or an organization would have engaged in terrorist activities, if they were to commit in an individual capacity or as a member …

Transitional Authority In Iraq : Legitimacy, Governance And Potential Contribution To The Progressive Development Of International Law, Zakia Afrin

Theses and Dissertations

This work is intended to accomplish a number of objectives, including, among others: 1. An analyses, syntheses and examination in depth of all the international instruments relating the to formation of a Transitional Authority, the extent of its authority and the ecologies of effective authority. 2. A description of the foundation, legality and procedures undertaken by the Iraqi Transitional Authority; provision of a critical analysis of the same. 3. A suggestion of ways and means of implementation, compliance and enforcement of existing international norms related to Transitional Authorities and recommend modes of developing the jurisprudence in this area of law.

International Travel, Tourism And Sustainable Development Law: A Handbook, Phil Cameron

Theses and Dissertations

Tourism is about travel, cultural exchanges, and job creation. Responsible tourism seeks to meet these goals in a way that will ensure protection of the tourist sites as well as sustainable growth for today's hosts and for future generations of both tourists and hosts. The objective of my research is to illustrate positive and negative impact the law of tourism and travel has on sustainable development. My methodology analyzes developing trends in international law, as well as centuries old traditions of travel law. Then I provide solutions that utilize successful legal regimes to enable sustainable development through tourism.

From my …