John Hatchard
Biographic Data
| ID | 75784 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John Hatchard |
| GIVEN NAMES | John |
| FAMILY NAME | Hatchard |
| SIGNATURE | HATCHARD J |
| AFFILIATIONS | SOAS University of London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5210-0527 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 40 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 40 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1985 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Corruption and Misuse of Public Office
The 4th edition of this authoritative work has been fully revised and updated. It includes all major developments concerning preventing and combating corruption in England and Wales and globally. Special features include: • Corruption and the impact of the COVID pandemic • New chapter on debarment and the role of the World Bank • Anti-corruption regulation and compliance mechanisms • Implementation and effectiveness of anti-corruption laws and st…
Combating Corruption
Drawing on numerous recent examples of good and bad practice from around the continent, this insightful volume explores the legal issues involved in developing and enhancing good governance and accountability within African states, as well as addressing the need for other states worldwide to demonstrate the ‘transnational political will’ to support these efforts
Law and Development
Combating Transnational Crime in Africa
Transnational crime is a major problem for African states with corruption, trafficking of persons, drugs trafficking, environmental crime and the like posing a major threat to development and stability. This article examines three challenges that states must tackle in order to combat transnational crime effectively. The first is how to deal with criminals who operate outside the jurisdiction. The second concerns the investigation of crimes with a…
Some Lessons on Constitution-Making From Zimbabwe
The former (and late lamented) Chief Justice of South Africa, Justice Ismail Mohammed, once observed that: “The constitution of a nation is not simply a statute which mechanically defines the structures of government and the relations between the government and the governed, it is a ‘mirror of the national soul’, the identification of the ideals and aspirations of a nation, the articulation of the values binding its people and disciplining its go…
Presidential removal
Impeachment proceedings are a rarity in the African context. This is not surprising given the history of executive dictatorships, all-powerful one-party states and a subservient media. With the dramatic change in the constitutional landscape of the 1990s, attention should be focused on the adequacy of the presidential removal provisions in African constitutions. This article therefore undertakes a critical review of the relevant provisions in ang…
Constitution for a Nation of Nations
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The Human Rights Commission Act, 1998 (Malawi)
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Engendering Political Decision-Making
In November, 1996, the Fifth Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs recommended that member countries be encouraged to achieve a target of not less than 30 per cent of women in decision-making in the political, public and private sectors by the year 2005. This is an ambitious target for, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the proportion of women involved in politics world-wide declined from 12.1 per cent in…
Perfecting imperfections
A constitution enjoys a special place in the life of any nation, for it regulates not only the exercise of political power, but also the relationship between political entities and between the state and persons. Being the supreme law, it helps to shape the organisation and development of society both for the present and for future generations, and sets objective standards upon which the people and the international community can judge government …
Introduction
It is a happy coincidence indeed that in the 40th year of publication, the Editors of this Journal have had the privilege of publishing a liber amicorum for Professor James Read. In 1996 he retired from 40 years of teaching in the University of London, since 1974 as Professor of Comparative Public Law with special reference to Africa, a Chair which he retains in an Emeritus capacity. It has been a formidable task to attempt to do justice to the w…
The Constitutional Court of South Africa Delivers its First Judgments
The first term of the Constitutional Court began in February 1995. The Court is made up of 11 judges, five of whom, namely Mr Arthur Chaskalson (President), Mr Justice Goldstone, Mr Justice Laurie Ackermann, Mr Justice Ishmail Mohamed, and Mr Justice Tholakele Madlain, were appointed by the President of the Republic in consultation with the Cabinet and the Chief Justice. The remaining six members were appointed by the President of the Republic af…
Constitutionality of the Death Penalty and Penal Policy
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Judicial Recognition and Protection of the Constitutional Rights of Prisoners
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The Path Towards a New Order in South Africa
We the people of South Africa declare that ... there is a need to create a new order in which all South Africans will be entitled to a common South African citizenship in a sovereign and democratic constitutional state in which there is equality between men and women of all races so that all citizens shall be able to enjoy and exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms. (Preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1993
Individual Freedoms and State Security in the African Context
Reporting Under International Human Rights Instruments by African Countries
In an address to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights on 31 January, 1994, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Human Rights stressed that the ratification of human rights instruments and die effective implementation of their provisions is fundamental in a world that aspires to the rule of law and the safeguard of fundamental freedoms. This followed the adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly of the United Nations which reaffirmed that the …
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
“We the people of South Africa declare that ... there is a need to create a new order in which all South Africans will be entitled to ... enjoy and exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms.” (Preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa)
Capital Punishment in Southern Africa
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Individual Freedoms and State Security in the African Context
Towards Majority Rule in South Africa
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Delay and the Death Sentence
In March 1993 it was reported in a national newspaper in Zimbabwe that four men convicted of murder and under sentence of death were to be executed shortly. They were all sentenced between 1987 and 1988 although in all but one case their appeals were not heard and dismissed by the Supreme Court until 1991. The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) obtained a provisional order from the Supreme Court interdicting the respondents from car…
Funding Political Parties
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States of Siege/Emergency in Africa
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Abolishing the Cautionary Rule in Sexual Cases in Namibia
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Constitution for a Nation of Nations
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Re-establishing a Multi-Party State
Several African countries have found that the road towards the reintroduction of multi-party politics is not easy. This short article examines aspects of constitutional developments in the Seychelles, and argues that three fundamental criteria are necessary for a genuine return to democratic pluralism: the implementation of a proper and fairly organised electoral process, the drafting of a new constitution which represents the wishes of the peopl…
The Ombudsman in Africa Revisited
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The Institution of the Ombudsman in Africa with Special Reference to Zimbabwe
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Crime and Penal Policy in Zambia
In recent years, many developing countries have undergone rapid and extensive socio-economic changes which generally have brought with them an increase in criminality. This is a trend which continues to cause grave concern. Indeed, the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 35/171 of 15 December 1980 noted the significant increase in crime and recognised that this impairs the overall development of nations, undermines people's spiritual an…
Perfecting imperfections
A constitution enjoys a special place in the life of any nation, for it regulates not only the exercise of political power, but also the relationship between political entities and between the state and persons. Being the supreme law, it helps to shape the organisation and development of society both for the present and for future generations, and sets objective standards upon which the people and the international community can judge government …
The Path Towards a New Order in South Africa
We the people of South Africa declare that ... there is a need to create a new order in which all South Africans will be entitled to a common South African citizenship in a sovereign and democratic constitutional state in which there is equality between men and women of all races so that all citizens shall be able to enjoy and exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms. (Preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1993
Detention Without Trial and Constitutional Safeguards in Zimbabwe
There comes a time during the life of almost every nation when situations arise which threaten its peace and security. At such a time the government may need to acquire certain additional powers to help it combat the danger and this is frequently achieved by the declaration of a state of emergency. This enables it to utilise wide-ranging emergency powers and in this situation national security and public order considerations are placed above the …
Crime and Penal Policy in Zambia
In recent years, many developing countries have undergone rapid and extensive socio-economic changes which generally have brought with them an increase in criminality. This is a trend which continues to cause grave concern. Indeed, the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 35/171 of 15 December 1980 noted the significant increase in crime and recognised that this impairs the overall development of nations, undermines people's spiritual an…
The Institution of the Ombudsman in Africa with Special Reference to Zimbabwe
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Judicial Attitudes Towards the Right to Legal Representation in Zimbabwe
This article examines the activities of the courts in Zimbabwe with regard to the right to legal representation for those arrested and held under the “ordinary” criminal law and for those detained without trial under emergency powers operating under the state of emergency. The article assesses the extent to which the courts have protected the right by examining a number of decided cases and concludes that despite pressure from the executive, the …
Bail and Public Security in Some African Jurisdictions
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Namibia
(1991). Namibia: The constitutional path to freedom. Commonwealth Law Bulletin: Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 644-665
The Fall and Rise of The Cane in Zimbabwe
The legality of judicial corporal punishment is an issue which has caused considerable disagreement amongst jurists, legislators and criminal justice personnel, for its use has serious moral, constitutional and penological implications. In Zimbabwe, two decisions handed down by the Supreme Court together with a later constitutional amendment Act have highlighted the divergence of views on this matter. It is thus the intention of this article to e…
The Constitution of Zimbabwe
On 18 April, 1991, the Republic of Zimbabwe celebrated its 11th year of independence. Coincidentally, just a few months earlier, the 11th constitutional amendment Act was passed. This flurry of legislative activity was the result of a desire on the part of the government to develop a new constitutional structure rather than to remain with the constitution which was essentially imposed upon it by the British during the 1979 Lancaster House confere…
The Ombudsman in Africa Revisited
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The Fall of the Cane Again
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Ratification of International and Regional Human Rights Instruments by African States (as at 1 November, 1992)
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Developing the Criminal Law in Zambia
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Liberating the Law
Towards Majority Rule in South Africa
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Delay and the Death Sentence
In March 1993 it was reported in a national newspaper in Zimbabwe that four men convicted of murder and under sentence of death were to be executed shortly. They were all sentenced between 1987 and 1988 although in all but one case their appeals were not heard and dismissed by the Supreme Court until 1991. The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) obtained a provisional order from the Supreme Court interdicting the respondents from car…
Funding Political Parties
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States of Siege/Emergency in Africa
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Abolishing the Cautionary Rule in Sexual Cases in Namibia
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Individual Freedoms and State Security in the African Context
Emergency Powers & Individual Freedoms: An Overview - COnstitutional Dvelopment & the State of Emergency in Rhodesia: An Overview - The State of Emergency in Zimbabwe - Implementing Emergency Powers - Constitutional Safeguar ds of Individual Freedoms - Detention Wihtout Trial & the Right to Personal Liberty - Protecting the Rights of D etainees - Protection from Torture & Right to Life - P rotection of the Law - Freedom of Movement & Conscienc e …
Re-establishing a Multi-Party State
Several African countries have found that the road towards the reintroduction of multi-party politics is not easy. This short article examines aspects of constitutional developments in the Seychelles, and argues that three fundamental criteria are necessary for a genuine return to democratic pluralism: the implementation of a proper and fairly organised electoral process, the drafting of a new constitution which represents the wishes of the peopl…
Reporting Under International Human Rights Instruments by African Countries
In an address to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights on 31 January, 1994, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Human Rights stressed that the ratification of human rights instruments and die effective implementation of their provisions is fundamental in a world that aspires to the rule of law and the safeguard of fundamental freedoms. This followed the adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly of the United Nations which reaffirmed that the …
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
“We the people of South Africa declare that ... there is a need to create a new order in which all South Africans will be entitled to ... enjoy and exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms.” (Preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa)
Capital Punishment in Southern Africa
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Individual Freedoms and State Security in the African Context
The Constitutional Court of South Africa Delivers its First Judgments
The first term of the Constitutional Court began in February 1995. The Court is made up of 11 judges, five of whom, namely Mr Arthur Chaskalson (President), Mr Justice Goldstone, Mr Justice Laurie Ackermann, Mr Justice Ishmail Mohamed, and Mr Justice Tholakele Madlain, were appointed by the President of the Republic in consultation with the Cabinet and the Chief Justice. The remaining six members were appointed by the President of the Republic af…
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