Download or read book Legal Ethics in Botswana written by Daniel David Ntanda Nsereko and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lawyers written by Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book primarily covers legal professional ethics and court etiquette relevant to the duty of a lawyer in the major legal systems of the world. It emphasizes the point that lawyers must not only practice their craft with absolute integrity but should also be well behaved and civil to each other, the courts and other court users. Lawyers are first and foremost officers of the court; it is their duty to assist the court come to a proper and just determination of the issues in dispute, serving before the court. A lawyer’s duty to the court includes candour, honesty, and fairness. Lawyers, especially in an adversarial system, are required to act professionally with scrupulous fairness and integrity and to aid the court in promoting the cause of justice. There is an obligation on a lawyer not to take on a case in circumstances where the lawyer is plainly unqualified for the complexity of the task or has an inadequate knowledge of the area of law concerned. It is the duty of every lawyer to assist the judge by simplification and concentration and not to advance a multitude of ingenious arguments in the hope that one of the many arguments will win the day. Litigants and their lawyers are not entitled to the uncontrolled use of a trial judge’s time. Litigants are only entitled to so much of the trial judge’s time as is necessary for the proper determination of the relevant issues. Without this assistance from lawyers, the courts are unlikely to succeed in their endeavour to administer justice in a timely and efficient manner.
Download or read book African Customary Justice written by Pnina Werbner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an important ethnographic and theoretical advance in legal anthropological scholarship by interrogating customary law, customary courts and legal pluralism in sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights the vitality and continued relevance of customary justice at a time when customary courts have waned or even disappeared in many postcolonial African nations. Taking Botswana as a casestudy from in-depth fieldwork over a fifty-year period, the book shows, the ‘customary’ is robustly enduring, central to settling interpersonal disputes and constitutive of the local as well as the national public ethics. Customary law continues to be constitutionally protected, authorised by the country’s past as an authentic, viable legacy, from the British colonial period of indirect rule to the postcolonial state’s present development as a highly bureaucratised democracy. Along with a theoretical overview of the underlying issues for the anthropology and sociology of law, the book documents customary law as living law in the context of legal pluralism. It takes a legal realist approach and highlights the need to pay close attention to the lived experience of justice and its role in the production of legal subjectivities. The book will be valuable to Africanists but also, more broadly, to social scientists, social historians and socio-legal scholars with interests in law and social change, public ethics and personal morality, and the intersection of politics and judicial decision making.
Download or read book Media Law in Botswana written by Charles Manga Fombad and published by Kluwer Law International B.V.. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this analysis of media law in Botswana surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models. An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists’ sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes. A clear, comprehensive overview of media legislation, case law, and doctrine, presented from the practitioner’s point of view, this book is a valuable time-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Botswana will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative media law.
Download or read book Strategic Plan 2007 2012 written by Botswana Network on Ethics, Law, and HIV/AIDS. and published by . This book was released on 2007* with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Security of Employment in the Public Service in Botswana written by Kholisani Solo and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice written by Sandu, Antonio and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s practitioners and researchers are looking, now more than ever, at the ethical issues that are raised through the practice of social work and social services. As such, it is crucial that they are up-to-date on the latest data on how to address, manage, and overcome ethical issues in their practice. Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the role of moral values within social work and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the profession. Highlighting extensive coverage among a variety of applicable perspectives and themes, such as governing principles of social work practice, ethical analysis of social work cases, and individual and social responsibility in social services, this book is ideally designed for professionals and researchers working in the field of social work and social services as well as academics and upper-level students seeking cutting-edge research on ethics in the practice of social work.
Download or read book The Botswana Legal System written by Charles Manga Fombad and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2006 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Botswana review of ethics law and HIV AIDS written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to the Botswana Legal System written by E. K. Quansah and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Media Law in Botswana written by Charles Manga Fombad and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this analysis of media law in Botswana surveys the massively altered and enlarged legal landscape traditionally encompassed in laws pertaining to freedom of expression and regulation of communications. Everywhere, a shift from mass media to mass self-communication has put enormous pressure on traditional law models. An introduction describing the main actors and salient aspects of media markets is followed by in-depth analyses of print media, radio and television broadcasting, the Internet, commercial communications, political advertising, concentration in media markets, and media regulation. Among the topics that arise for discussion are privacy, cultural policy, protection of minors, competition policy, access to digital gateways, protection of journalists' sources, standardization and interoperability, and liability of intermediaries. Relevant case law is considered throughout, as are various ethical codes. A clear, comprehensive overview of media legislation, case law, and doctrine, presented from the practitioner's point of view, this book is a valuable time-saving resource for all concerned with media and communication freedom. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Botswana will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative media law.
Download or read book Security of Employment in the Public Service in Botswan written by Kholisani Solo and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main concern of this study is the law relating to the public servant in Botswana. It assesses the efficacy of both statutory legislation and common law principles in promoting tenure for public servants. The employment relationship between the servant and the state is considered starting from his/her entry into the service. Some "public" servants like the Attorney-General, Auditor- General, judges and magistrates have protected tenure. This tenure is constitutionally guaranteed. The Supervisor of Elections who has now been superseded by th Independent Electoral commission also had such tenure, which was passed on to the Secretary to the Commission and the other members. The processes that follow appointment into the public are considered. The processes are probation, promotion, suspension, discipline and dismissal. There are also other factors, which come into play once a public servant has been appointed. These factors include conventions and traditions and traditions governing his/her position as a public servant. In this regard, the study discusses the principle of political neutrality, permanency, anonymity, accountability and autonomy.
Download or read book Compendium of Codes of Legal Practice Conduct Ethics and Etiquette in East Africa written by East African Law Society and published by Lawafrica Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compendium intends to plug a gap in the information on the rules and regulations governing the practice of law in East Africa and to provide an up-to-date regulatory framework. It aims to encourage comparative analyses and adoption of best practicesfrom across the region and promote a discourse that encourages the harmonisation of legal practice, working towards a ?model code of legal practice, conduct, ethics and etiquette? which enjoys legitimacy, ownership and support throughout the region. It also aspires to compare the region's regulatory framework with international best practices; and to this end includes the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and the International Bar Associations? International Code of Ethics. It also includes some information on the nascent East African Court of Justice, the court's practice, and arbitration rules.
Download or read book Criminal Law in Botswana written by Nsereko and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this book provides a practical analysis of criminal law in Botswana.An introduction presents the necessary background information about theframework and sources of the criminal justice system, and then proceeds to adetailed examination of the enforcement of the criminal law, the grounds forand modes of criminal liability, the defences that diminish or excuse criminalliability, the classicisation of criminal offences, and the sanctions system.Coverage of criminal procedure focuses on prosecuting authorities and themodes of initiating prosecutions, pre-trial proceedings, trial stage, judgmentand post-judgment stages.Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of theinformation it provides, make this book a valuable resource for criminallawyers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and criminal court judgeshandling cases connected with Botswana. Academics and researchers, as well asthe various international organizations in the field, will welcome this veryuseful guide, and will appreciate its value in the study of comparativecriminal law.
Download or read book Protecting Children s Rights in Social Science Research in Botswana written by C.M. Fombad and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debate has raged whether it is ever right to use children in conducting research in the social sciences. Some have argued that the use of a non-consenting subject or a subject whose consent is often doubtful, such as is the case with children, is wrong whether or not there is any risk posed to the subject. Others support such research provided it involves no discernible risk to the children. Social science researchers may enlist children in their studies of social processes for a variety of reasons. Such research raises a number of complex ethical and legal problems and challenges that have unfortunately not been addressed in many countries including Botswana. For example, may the researcher obtain the information he needs based on the consent of the child or his parent or both? What are the obligations of the researcher who learns of secrets that the child would rather keep from his parents, to his own detriment? These are some of the questions that this article will attempt to address. It begins by showing why children constitute a special research population that deserve special attention. It then considers some of the fundamental ethical principles that usually apply in social research involving children. This is followed by an attempt to identify some of the legal principles that could be invoked to protect children in such situations. It is contended that the sensitive nature of children and the fact that their use in social research, whilst sometimes unavoidable and beneficial, carries certain risks that justify the introduction of legislation in Botswana to regulate and protect them from any abuse they may be exposed to due to their immaturity.
Download or read book Judges written by Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the work of judges, highlighting judicial values that are essential for earning and retaining public confidence in the judiciary. These values include independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety, equality, competence and diligence. These core values, commonly referred to as ‘Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct’ were agreed upon by the Judicial Integrity Group in Bangalore, India, in February 2001. In 2003, the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) endorsed the above principles, considered amongst common and civil law jurisdictions as the authoritative statement on the values that should inform judicial conduct. Judges must be independent and impartial. Independence means a judge should not take any instructions from anyone or be influenced in any way in determining any matter by anyone. Impartiality means that a judge should treat the parties before him equally, providing them with equal opportunity to say their side of the story. He should have no personal interest in the outcome of the case. Every judge is a product of his time. It is through this prism that his objectivity must be assessed and critiqued. The purpose of objectivity is to be dispassionate. This objectivity is not always easy, but it is attainable. Similarly, the primary function of a judge is to dispense justice. It has always been a revered principle of liberty and freedom that judges are no respecters of persons but the Law, ever vigilant to ensure that any governmental action is justified. Today’s judge is required to give effect to the values of a pluralistic society that cherishes democracy, human rights, tolerance and diversity. This book exemplifies these values.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Botswana written by Fred Morton and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-04-23 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Botswana_through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, institutions, and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_provides an important reference on this burgeoning African country.
