Essays on the law of Botswana

"The essays in this book offer a description and analysis of a wide range of topical legal issues in Botswana. For the first time, readers can access material about domestic law, legislation and cases written by experts in Botswana. The contributions identify in a thought-provoking manner the challenges that exist and chart new directions for scholars and practitioners alike. Subjects covered: the protection of human rights; the media in Botswana; judicial attitude to the fair trial provisions; curbing corruption, enhancing accountability and promoting good governance; computer-generated documents and the law of evidence; revisiting the notion of ownership of tribal land; land administration, politics and governance in an African setting; the protection of trade marks; the status and role of international law"--Unedited summary from book cover.