Bücher von Brian Khisa

Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 71, University of East London, course: International Criminal Law, language: English, abstract: This essay seeks to define the crime of genocide and assess the difficulty of proving it in court through a case study of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judgments in the Bosnian Genocide Case. The commentary provides a critical examination on the crime of genocide, as well as a comprehensive discussion on its legal framework and analytical note on the essential elements of the crime of genocide. The discussion will next analyze the implications of the court¿s view on the prosecution and conviction of the crime of genocide, using the case study of the Bosnian Genocide Case before the ICJ as an illustration. Finally, the commentary will suggest some potential answers to the difficulty of establishing the crime of genocide before concluding. The argument advanced throughout the essay is that most horrible atrocities committed without "genocidal intent" will almost always fall short of the legal definition of genocide, therefore making it practically impossible to hold anyone accountable for the crime of genocide.

Submitted Assignment from the year 2023 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 72, University of East London, course: INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, language: English, abstract: The 2008 Global Financial Crisis was a devastating economic event that affected the whole world. It exposed several flaws and weaknesses in the corporate governance arrangements of financial institutions, which failed to prevent excessive risk-taking and ensure effective oversight. This essay critically analyzes the statement by Grant Kirkpatrick that the financial crisis can be largely attributed to failures and weaknesses in corporate governance arrangements. It reviews the relevant literature on corporate governance and the Global Financial Crisis, and examines the role of risk management as a key component of corporate governance. It evaluates the merits and demerits of Kirkpatrick¿s argument, and considers the alternative perspectives and explanations for the causes and consequences of the crisis. The essay concludes that corporate governance was indeed a significant factor in the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, but not the only one. It also suggests some implications and recommendations for improving corporate governance practices in the future.

Submitted Assignment from the year 2023 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 77, University of East London, course: INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, language: English, abstract: This essay compares and contrasts the current corporate governance approaches in the US and the UK, two countries that share a common legal origin but have developed different regulatory frameworks. It examines the main features and differences of the US ¿comply or disclose¿ approach and the UK ¿comply or explain¿ approach, focusing on the aspects of board structure, shareholder rights, executive compensation, regulatory frameworks, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, and their impact on the effectiveness of corporate governance in each country. It concludes that while both approaches have merits and demerits, the UK approach tends to be more flexible and stakeholder-oriented, while the US approach tends to be more rigid and shareholder-centric.

Submitted Assignment from the year 2021 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 71, University of East London, course: INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW, language: English, abstract: This essay seeks to examine the impact and application of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with respect to Article 68, which places significant responsibility on the ICC to protect victims and witnesses. The essay relies on a case study of the collapse of the ICC Kenya cases against President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto and Joseph arap Sang, which were largely attributed to witness interference. The essay argues that while the successful trial of cases at the International Criminal Court relies heavily on the testimony of key witnesses, the Court¿s lack of ability to ensure the safety of the witnesses in accordance with Article 68 of the Roman Statute, remains to be a matter of significant concern in the prosecution of core international crimes. The first part of the essay presents an outline of International Criminal Law from its origins to formation of the International Criminal Court. The essay then moves on to a critical examination of the Rome Statute, with an emphasis on the application of Article 68, based on the ICC framework and jurisprudence. This section emphasizes how crucial witnesses withdrew from the ICC Kenya cases, casting doubts on the Court¿s capability to protect key witnesses. Before concluding, the final section addresses the International Criminal Court¿s shortcomings in enforcing International Criminal Law through witness protection and makes recommendations.

Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, , language: English, abstract: The law on statehood and state recognition is aptly captured in the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, 1933. The Convention lists the criterion for the achievement of Statehood, which includes the requirement of a permanent population, a well-defined territory, a stable government, and the ability to enter relations with other states. This article argues that despite entities satisfying the criteria of statehood under the Montevideo Convention, the issue of state recognition remains a major legal hurdle to be crossed towards the ultimate realization of a people¿s right to self-determination. It is contended that to achieve statehood, state recognition must be granted by the international community of states and given the difficulty, the exercise of the right to self-determination has been greatly hindered therefore making the right to self-determination nothing more than empty rhetoric. The article begins by introducing the concept of state recognition and statehood before embarking on a critical analysis of the practice of state recognition and statehood. The article then shifts focus to the nexus between statehood and state recognition through the lenses of the right to self-determination and secession. The next part focuses on the effect of the non-recognition of entities as states and how it acts to the exclusion of admission of the entities that have duly qualified for statehood under the Montevideo Convention to the international community of states. By providing practical case studies on the practice of state recognition in respect of the states of Somaliland, South Sudan and Eritrea, the Article concludes that the criterion under the Montevideo Convention is grossly ignorant of the existing practice of state recognition, especially by failing to expressly address the legal existence of a state.

Submitted Assignment from the year 2021 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 73, University of East London, course: MENTAL WEALTH - INTERNATIONAL LAW: PROBLEMS AND PROCESS, language: English, abstract: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this research seeks to analyse the impact of the global health crisis on the international legal order. The main argument is that while the focus of international law has been on the elimination of war towards global peace and security, the COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the shortcomings of international law in dealing with a global health crisis. By considering the specialized mechanisms under international law for dealing with a pandemic, the research will reveal the critical role that international law can play in fostering global health. The research is based on a qualitative examination utilizing a deliberate audit of extensive literature on international law and the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary data obtained from relevant journal articles, textbooks, reports and internet sources.