ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2001. This text critically examines the role and relevance of international human rights law in the process of protection, especially in the cases of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. It argues that international human rights law does have a role to play in the protection and, indeed the enforcement of human rights in these countries and that there is an emerging trend to that effect.

part I|13 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|11 pages

Theoretical Issues: Monism and Dualism

part II|32 pages

Colonial Period

chapter 2|30 pages

Legal Legacy of Colonialism

part III|54 pages

Independence – New Departures

chapter 4|22 pages

A Monist Experiment: Namibia

part |155 pages

Post-Independence Practice

chapter 5|49 pages

Namibia: Monism Compromised

chapter 6|50 pages

Botswana: Dualism Reinforced

chapter 7|53 pages

Zimbabwe: Dualism Challenged

part V|23 pages

General Conclusions

chapter 8|21 pages

Lessons on Monism and Dualism