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Why regulate at all? A critical analysis of the rationale and effectiveness of UK bank regulation (2023)
Thesis
Baker, A. Why regulate at all? A critical analysis of the rationale and effectiveness of UK bank regulation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7042834

The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) represented the biggest shock to the world economy since the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and subsequent banking crisis that precipitated the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Since this event the debate on the structure... Read More about Why regulate at all? A critical analysis of the rationale and effectiveness of UK bank regulation.

A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations (2022)
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Man, A. A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7864588

All States want to achieve a higher state of ‘being’ and this is particularly true of developing States. Development is often seen as the end-goal for States, which is considered to be synonymous with progress and positive change. In pursuit of this... Read More about A critical assessment of foreign direct investment and inclusive development in the context of Sino-African relations.

Nigeria’s legal responses to climate change obligations (2022)
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Izoukumor, N. Nigeria’s legal responses to climate change obligations. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7856248

This thesis set out to analyse the effectiveness of the Nigerian legal mechanisms (laws, policies, regulations, and institutions) to achieve the international climate change obligations stemming from the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreemen... Read More about Nigeria’s legal responses to climate change obligations.

Improving compliance and enforcement of environmental regulation of the petroleum sector in Nigeria: The role of institutionalism (2022)
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Brown, C. Improving compliance and enforcement of environmental regulation of the petroleum sector in Nigeria: The role of institutionalism. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7249099

Regardless of the existence of a wide range of regulatory instruments and agencies, the petroleum sector has remained largely unregulated in Nigeria. The impact of lack of or weak regulation is seen in the increasing environmental degradation across... Read More about Improving compliance and enforcement of environmental regulation of the petroleum sector in Nigeria: The role of institutionalism.

A critical and comparative analysis of the prevention of tax evasion through the application of law and enforcement policies in the United Kingdom and United States of America (2021)
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Bourton, S. A critical and comparative analysis of the prevention of tax evasion through the application of law and enforcement policies in the United Kingdom and United States of America. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7316976

Following the global financial crisis, and a number of tax evasion scandals, there has been an increased public demand for countries to tackle tax evasion. In response, the past two decades have seen the diffusion of international cooperation in tax... Read More about A critical and comparative analysis of the prevention of tax evasion through the application of law and enforcement policies in the United Kingdom and United States of America.

Financial intelligence units and the prevention of money laundering: A comparative analysis of financial intelligence units in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Thailand (2021)
Thesis
Silathong, K. Financial intelligence units and the prevention of money laundering: A comparative analysis of financial intelligence units in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Thailand. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1816628

This thesis examines the implementation of the international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards regarding the role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations. The main research questions focu... Read More about Financial intelligence units and the prevention of money laundering: A comparative analysis of financial intelligence units in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Thailand.

Bringing the Ramsar Convention home: A critical examination of the legal regulation of the ecosystem of Lake Urmia (2021)
Thesis
Ostovar, S. Bringing the Ramsar Convention home: A critical examination of the legal regulation of the ecosystem of Lake Urmia. (Thesis). UWE. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5628606

The present study investigated the effectiveness of the legal regulations of the ecosystem of the Lake Urmia. Lake Urmia located in northwestern part of Iran between the two provinces of East- Azerbaijan and West- Azerbaijan was declared a wetland of... Read More about Bringing the Ramsar Convention home: A critical examination of the legal regulation of the ecosystem of Lake Urmia.

Money laundering through cryptocurrencies: Analysing the responses of the United States and Australia and providing recommendations for the UK to address the money laundering risks posed by cryptocurrencies (2021)
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Hillman, H. Money laundering through cryptocurrencies: Analysing the responses of the United States and Australia and providing recommendations for the UK to address the money laundering risks posed by cryptocurrencies. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4234061

This thesis aims to analyse the phenomenon of cryptocurrencies, specifically the legal understanding of cryptocurrencies, to assess whether they may be used to launder money, and if so, how this risk should be addressed in the United Kingdom. Cryptoc... Read More about Money laundering through cryptocurrencies: Analysing the responses of the United States and Australia and providing recommendations for the UK to address the money laundering risks posed by cryptocurrencies.

Decompilation and copyright in ideas - The protection of non-literal elements of computer software and the idea/expression dichotomy (2020)
Thesis
Jooste, C. (2020). Decompilation and copyright in ideas - The protection of non-literal elements of computer software and the idea/expression dichotomy. (Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10594277

The maxim, that copyright law does not protect ideas, is frequently challenged when the established principles are tested against new forms of expression or exploitation of a work. The evolution of computer programs, its unique characteristics and th... Read More about Decompilation and copyright in ideas - The protection of non-literal elements of computer software and the idea/expression dichotomy.

Rethinking corporate rescue law in Vietnam under the perspectives of the United Kingdom and Canada (2020)
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Duong, H. T. Rethinking corporate rescue law in Vietnam under the perspectives of the United Kingdom and Canada. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/3218771

This thesis examines how the models of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP), the Professional-in-Possession (PIP) and the hybrid models are adopted in the administration of corporate rescue under insolvency laws of the United Kingdom, Canada and Vietnam. The t... Read More about Rethinking corporate rescue law in Vietnam under the perspectives of the United Kingdom and Canada.

Analysis of the cross-examination of complainants and defendants within rape trials (2020)
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Williams, A. Analysis of the cross-examination of complainants and defendants within rape trials. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491095

Research continues to raise concerns over the treatment of rape complainants at trial, despite the numerous criminal justice reforms implemented in the last two decades. Attention has been paid to the difficulties of giving evidence, particularly dur... Read More about Analysis of the cross-examination of complainants and defendants within rape trials.

A proposed model for servitization based collaboration in the UK Aerospace Defence industry (2016)
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Barnett, N. (in press). A proposed model for servitization based collaboration in the UK Aerospace Defence industry. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/802094

In many sectors customers are increasingly seeking service contracts rather than buying products. High tech capital equipment firms attracted by the potential revenue benefits are choosing to move from supplying product only to supplying product and... Read More about A proposed model for servitization based collaboration in the UK Aerospace Defence industry.

Modern nuisance law from a historical perspective (2015)
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Palmer, R. C. Modern nuisance law from a historical perspective. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/838521

This thesis discusses issues affecting contemporary nuisance law from an historical standpoint. It is recognised that there is a considerable volume of literature relating to the nineteenth century antecedents of the law today. Yet nuisance is a most... Read More about Modern nuisance law from a historical perspective.

A critique of the counter economic crime regime in the United Kingdom, with reference to the United States of America and Australia (2014)
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Palmer, A. A critique of the counter economic crime regime in the United Kingdom, with reference to the United States of America and Australia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/808119

Economic crime is an important feature of the United Kingdom’s economy and yet it attracts less attention from the media, government and law enforcement agencies than violent crime, even though it is a major drain on the economy, it threatens the rep... Read More about A critique of the counter economic crime regime in the United Kingdom, with reference to the United States of America and Australia.

Rationality of European Union law: The case of third country nationals (2009)
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Ball, R. Rationality of European Union law: The case of third country nationals. (Thesis). University of Birmingham. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1000701

Third country nationals have an important effect on, and play an important part in, the economy of the European Union, a trend that is likely to increase over time. This importance could be expected to be reflected in the rights, in particular freedo... Read More about Rationality of European Union law: The case of third country nationals.

The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer
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Smith, T. (2010). The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/974314

The criminal defence lawyer is perhaps the most publicly identifiable and controversial figure in the criminal justice system, and is considered by many to represent the cornerstone of adversarial criminal justice. However, there is significant evide... Read More about The zealous advocate in the 21st century: Concepts and conflicts for the criminal defence lawyer.