Legal mechanism of the East African Treaties in fighting cross border crimes: Case study: Gatuna border
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2012-10
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Kampala International University, School of Law
Abstract
In this study, the researcher has focused on four questions mainly: in order to ascertain the measures to promote and enhance peace and security of general interest, what are the mechanisms adopted by EAC Partner States? With respect to the Treaty for the establishment of the EAC strategies which emphasizes peace, security and good neighborliness, explain the EAC strategies in the maintenance of regional peace and security. Despite their willingness to cooperate, what is the quality of the said cooperation of EAC member state in security matters? and lastly, as an EAC Partner State and according to its position while ratifying the Treaty, what is the role of Rwanda in implementing Treaties and Protocols in terms of tackling cross border crimes in the region? The research follows the assumption that there is a link between cross border crime and the cooperation of EAC Partner States in fighting against it. The research project consists of five chapters. Chapter one consists on the problem and its scope where the author describes the background of the study, the history of East African Community and its States in order to provide a better understanding of the course of events in the of East Africa Region. Chapter two deals with the review to the related literature to the study. Different ideas from various authors and scholars were studied and critically analyzed. Chapter three provides the methodologies used to collect data. The main methodology was qualitative methodology which consists on consultation of documents such as books, legal instruments and reports in conformity with the topic. Chapter four is the core examination of legal analysis of international and regional instruments that are applicable in the region. It also analyses national instruments and strategies adopted by Partner States. Finally chapter five provides a conclusion and recommendations. The author tries to summarize the key concepts in general and gives his point of view about what should be done
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A thesis presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of Masters in Public International Law of Kampala International University
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Fighting cross border crimes, East African Treaties, Gatuna border