Browsing Private Law Staff Publications by Title
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A ray of hope for the outlawing of corporal punishment in Zimbabwe: a review of recent developments.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018)This paper explores recent developments regarding the issue of corporal punishment with a view to show the ray of hope that corporal punishment will indeed be a thing of the past soon, at least in terms of the law. The ... -
Reflecting on the applicability of freedom, sanctity and privity of Contract in Zimbabwean Law Of Contract
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)This paper examines the applicability of the long established contractual doctrines of freedom of contract, sanctity of contract and privity of contract in modern day Zimbabwean law of contract. It argues that even ... -
A reflection on the Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] and harmful cultural practices in Zimbabwe
(The Zimbabwe Electronic Law Journal, 2016) -
The role of the criminal law in the protection of women against gender-based violence.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018)The preamble affirms that “violence against women constitutes a violation of the rights and fundamental freedoms of women and impairs or nullifies their enjoyment of those rights and freedoms” and it expresses concerned ... -
Sentencing of sexual offenders
(2019)This paper examines the complex issue of sentencing of sexual offenders against the backdrop of the recent calls for mandatory minimum sentences in cases of sexual crimes. Some countries have introduced mandatory minimum ...
