Baboki Jonathan Dambe
Biographic Data
| ID | 6800974 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Baboki Jonathan Dambe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Baboki Jonathan |
| FAMILY NAME | Dambe |
| SIGNATURE | DAMBE B J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0611-0265 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Appointment of Commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission in Botswana: Did the Court in Umbrella for Democratic Change v Attorney General Get it Wrong
Traditionally, Botswana has enjoyed the illustrious reputation of being a beacon of democracy in Africa and beyond. This reputation has been attributed to the country’s political and economic stability, free and fair elections, and peaceful transitions of government. Until recently, Botswana’s electoral laws and processes were rarely ever the subject of judicial scrutiny. However, in the aftermath of the 2019 general elections, there was a spate …
One Offence, Different Intentions: The Judicial Controversy of the Mens Rea for the Offence of Attempted Murder in Botswana
Certainty is a cornerstone of every criminal justice system. In instances where controversy arises as to the application of any law, it is essential for it to be addressed promptly. Contrary to this need for certainty, there is judicial ambiguity regarding the mens rea for the offence of attempted murder in Botswana. There are cases which hold that the mens rea required is a specific intention to kill, and that nothing else suffices. However, som…
The stock theft act and customary courts in Botswana: Justice sacrificed on the altar of expediency
The incidence of stock theft has been high in Botswana, as it is elsewhere in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In 1996, the problem compelled the country’s parliament to intervene and enact the Stock Theft Act. After 22 years of its being in operation, however, there is little evidence to suggest that the Act’s harsh penalties have led to a reduction in cattle theft. A more serious problem with the law is that its penalties are …
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The stock theft act and customary courts in Botswana: Justice sacrificed on the altar of expediency
The incidence of stock theft has been high in Botswana, as it is elsewhere in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In 1996, the problem compelled the country’s parliament to intervene and enact the Stock Theft Act. After 22 years of its being in operation, however, there is little evidence to suggest that the Act’s harsh penalties have led to a reduction in cattle theft. A more serious problem with the law is that its penalties are …
One Offence, Different Intentions: The Judicial Controversy of the Mens Rea for the Offence of Attempted Murder in Botswana
Certainty is a cornerstone of every criminal justice system. In instances where controversy arises as to the application of any law, it is essential for it to be addressed promptly. Contrary to this need for certainty, there is judicial ambiguity regarding the mens rea for the offence of attempted murder in Botswana. There are cases which hold that the mens rea required is a specific intention to kill, and that nothing else suffices. However, som…
The Appointment of Commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission in Botswana: Did the Court in Umbrella for Democratic Change v Attorney General Get it Wrong
Traditionally, Botswana has enjoyed the illustrious reputation of being a beacon of democracy in Africa and beyond. This reputation has been attributed to the country’s political and economic stability, free and fair elections, and peaceful transitions of government. Until recently, Botswana’s electoral laws and processes were rarely ever the subject of judicial scrutiny. However, in the aftermath of the 2019 general elections, there was a spate …
Law (3 works) · Legal Issues in South Africa (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Law (2 works) · Commission (1 works) · Comparative and International Law Studies (1 works) · Criminal law (1 works) · Criminology (1 works) · Economic Justice (1 works) · Forensic and Genetic Research (1 works)