Browsing by Subject "United Kingdom"
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A historical overview of the general implementation of the European Union Market Abuse Directive in the United Kingdom before Brexit and its future implications
(Sage, 2017)TThe European Union (EU) was arguably the first body to establish multinational anti-market abuse laws aimed at enhancing the detection and curbing of cross-border market abuse activities in its Member States. Put differently, ... -
Addressing the spectre of cyber terrorism: a comparative perspective
(2012)This article looks at the definition of cyber terrorism and terrorist use of the Internet. The article evaluates cyber terrorist threats facing countries such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, India ... -
An analysis of the South African controlled foreign company regime in light of amendments in the United Kingdom
(2014)With constant changes in the nature of businesses, the way businesses are managed and the manner in which corporate groups are structured, a valid risk exists that legislation, including controlled foreign company (CFC) ... -
A comparative study on the principles of equal pay for equal work in South Africa in the context of gender discrimination
(North-West University, 2019)In 1995, the South African apartheid system came to an end. After a lengthy period of discussions between the blacks and whites, certain celebrated legal measures were introduced. Some of the legal developments which were ... -
Hydraulic fracturing and procedural environmental rights in South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)Hydraulic fracturing, the process which facilitates the extraction of shale gas from rock formation from depths of up to two miles below the earth's surface, has the potential to adversely impact environmental and the other ... -
Identifying hedge fund elements susceptible to economic crime
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Hedge funds have provided an alternative approach to investing and is said to have revolutionised the way people invest and manage their wealth (Frush, 2007:7). Yet, despite all its popularity and notoriety, few people ... -
Independence and impartiality of arbitrators
(North-West University, 2007)Die reg tot 'n vrye en regverdige verhoor is een van die mees gevestigde internasionale fundamentele regte.1 Die reg om verhoor te word deur 'n onafhanklike en onpartydige hof of tribunaal vorm deel van die reg tot 'n vrye ... -
The leave of court requirement for instituting derivative actions in the UK : a ten-year jurisprudential excursion
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The judiciary-exclusive role to allow or deny the commencement or continuation of contemporary derivative litigation is one of the critical aspects of such proceedings. Before the 2006 codification, derivative actions ... -
Partnership and outsourcing as tools for increased access to consular services : a case of South African High Commission in the United Kingdom
(North-West University, 2012)The provision of consular services is an obligation of every government to its citizens who are living abroad. In providing such services, efforts must be made to ensure that they are accessible to all citizens, wherever ... -
Protecting personal information in the era of identity theft: just how safe is our personal information from identity thieves?
(2015)Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the world. It occurs when an individual's personal information such as inter alia his or her name, date of birth or credit card details is used ...