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UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF LAWS
LL.D. III YEAR (2013/2014)
THESES TITLES
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Abela Alfred
Criminal/Public
Abela Stephanie
MCT
Agius Emilienne Ruth
Commercial
Agius Fernandez Marc
Civil
Aquilina Douglas
Civil
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The Position of the Co-Defendant in Maltese Law – the Criminal Law and the Human Rights Law Perspectives
Regulating IVF in the Light of Ethical Issues: A Comparative Legal Analysis
The Legal and Economic Implications of Multilateral Trade Agreements in Goods under the Aegis of the World Trade
Organization
A Comparative Analysis of the Actio Publiciana and the Actio Rei Vendicatoria
Duration of Proceedings before the Civil Court: Can Anything Be Done?
Religious Freedom and Religious Discrimination. Finding the Right Balance
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Attard Abigail
Public
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Attard Jonathan
Public
Increased Accountability on Members of Parliament
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Attard Sarah Michelle
MCT
Malta and the Film Industry: A Study in how Legislative Amendments could help attract future Productions
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Azzopardi Myrna
International
Bonanno Daniela
Civil
Bonello Claire
Legal History
The Victim Under International Criminal Law
Mandatory Reporting: What are the implications of making reporting child abuse mandatory?
Legislation under the 1887 Constitution of Malta
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Bonello Rita
International
Borg Adriana
Public
Borg Kira
Commercial
Borg Roxanne
European
Borg Costanzi Evelyn
Public
Borg Debono Christina
Public
Borg Olivier Timothy
Commercial
Brincat Carl
Criminal
Brincat Marika
Civil
Bugeja Thomas
Commercial
Buhagiar Aidan
Public/Criminal
The Significance and Scope of Separate Opinions at the European Court of Human Rights with Particular reference to
the influence of Judge Giovanni Bonello
‘Should Criminal Law Stop at the Touchline?’ A Comparative Analysis of How Criminal Law is Applied in the Sports
Field
The Implications of the European Commission’s Investigation on the Maltese Tonnage Tax System and the Way
Forward for the Maltese Flag
Buhagiar Ryan
The Regulation of Public - Private Partnerships in the EU and Maltese Law
Busuttil Raiza
Civil
Cachia Amadeus
International
Cachia Katia
International
Calleja Justine
European
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations: Abuses arising therefrom
Malta’s Laws on Domestic Violence: Are they up to Standard?
A Critical Analysis of Anti-Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Legislation in Relation to the Banking Sector
Law and Language in the EU: A Reflection of Unity in Diversity or an Opportunity for Judicial Activism?
A Critical and Comparative Analysis of Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
A study of the guardship legislation with emphasis on intellectual disability
The Social Media Implications on Employment; A Legal Minefield
A Legal Analysis of the Current European Situation regarding Corrupt Practices in Football with Particular Attention
Given to the Maltese Scenario
Maltese Procedural Law: Cause or Remedy for Court Delays?
The Ultima Ratio of International Criminal Law
Jurisdiction on the High Seas: An Analysis of Flag State Exclusivity
The Safeguarding of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Drafting of EU Legislation
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Camilleri Amy
MCT/Civil
Camilleri Dustin
Public
Camilleri Edward Mario
Environmental
Camilleri Emma
Civil
Camilleri Maria
Public/International
Cappitta Gianluca
MCT
Caruana Roderick
Civil
Cassar Analise
Commercial
Cassar Lara
Commercial/Civil
Chetcuti Neil
Commercial
Collins Ruben
MCT
Coppini Angelica
Civil
Cutajar Matthew
Commercial
De Martino Maria
Civil
Debono Mark Anthony
Civil
Debono Renee’
Environmental
The Role of Property Rights in Human Tissue Research
Parliamentary Procedure: A time for review?
The Offshore Protocol to the Barcelona Convention: The Regulation and Challenges to its Implementation
The ‘Civil Unions Bill, 2013’ and its effect on Civil law aspects; A comparative study
Analysing Extradition from a Human Rights Perspective
Digital Rights – Balancing the Legal Rights of Different Stakeholders on the Internet
The Public Deed and Conveyancing Systems – A Critical and Comparative Study with particular emphasis on EU
Member States
A Legal Analysis of the Recent Developments in Human Gene Patenting
The Special Regulation of Commercial Obligations – An Anachronism or a Need?
An In-Depth Analysis of the Enforcement Directive (IPRED), its Effectiveness and its Application in Maltese Law
Digital Inheritance: Assessing the Need of Legislative Intervention
Causation in Maltese Tort Law and Jurisprudence: Examining the Criteria Employed
From UCITS I to ICITS VI: A Historical and Evolutionary Account or the undertakings of Collective Investment in
Transferable Securities (UCITS) Directives and their Impact on Maltese Law
The Maltese Judge: a neutral referee or an inquisitor in the production of civil testimony?
Beyond the minimum standards in the Examination of Title Regulations
The Problem of Alien Species as a Consequence of Ship’s Ballast Water
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Debono Sant Cassia Andrea
International
Dimech Alexandra
Environmental
Ellul Denia
European
Ellul Sara
Commercial
Falzon Christine
MCT
Falzon Ryan
Commercial
Farrugia Aaron Michael
Public
Farrugia Ian Carl
Public/Civil
Farrugia Jean Claude
Criminal
Farrugia Martine
Civil/Public
Farrugia Rosemarie
Public/Civil
Farrugia Sarah Anne
Public
Felice Mattia
Civil
‘Hybrid Courts’ – The Future of International Criminal Law
Liability for Vessel – Source Oil Pollution: Is Directive 123/2009 causing more problems than it sought to solve?
A Single Market for Online Gambling: Current Legal Issues
The Judicial Application and Treatment of IP Rights over goods in Transhipment within a Maltese and European
Dimension
Give and Let Live: Setting up a legislative lifeline to reduce organ shortage
The Regulation of Credit Cards in Malta
Enhancing civic engagement: the Growing use of Direct Democracy. A Comparative Analysis
The Contract of Employment in Relation to General Contract Law
Sentencing Policy in Malta in relation to Offences of Bodily Harm
Restructuring the Maltese Dispute Settlement Process by Adopting Influence from the American Pleading and PreTrial Stages
Enforcing Professional Legal Ethics: A Maltese Perspective
The Lisbon Treaty – Effects on the European Union accession to the European Convention of Human Rights
Civil Liability Arising from Obligations of Protection in Contracts of Transport of Passengers: A Local and Comparative
Analysis
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Firman Stuart
Commercial
Policy and Practical Considerations in Maltese Corporate Insolvency Law since its Implementation
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Formosa Philip
The Common European Asylum System: A Review of the Progress Achieved in the Light of the Recast Process with
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European
Frendo Chiara
Commercial
Frendo Christian
Public
Friggieri Jessica
Civil/Public
Galea Claire
Environmental
Gatt Carmel
Legal History
Gatt Roderick
Environmental
Gauci Rachel
Civil/European
Gerada Bernice
Commercial
Gerada Clive
Public
Gerada Joseph Carmel
Criminal
Gouder Charlon
MCT/Criminal
Grech Daphne Ann
Commercial
Grech Maria
Civil/Legal History
Specific focus on the reception Conditions Directions
Forms of Redress for Financial Services Licence – Holders under Maltese Law: A Comparative Study
Questioning the Right to a Fair Hearing before Tribunals in Malta
The Abolition of Corporal Punishment in Malta as a Key Strategy for Securing the Child’s Welfare – A Comparative
Study and Suggestions
Establishing Marine Conservation areas on the High Seas
The Institute of Emphyteusis – the case for reviving it
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Shipping Industry: Are they adequately regulated or is further legal action
required?
A Critical Analysis of the Payment Services Directive and its Practical Application
The Notion of Predatory Pricing in Competition Law
Standing Orders and Parliamentary Democracy
The Offence of Trading in Influence and its Impact on Legitimate Influence Practices
The Need for a Reform in the Law of Libel
The Home Loan Regulations: A Higher Degree of Consumer Protection?
Maltese Tort Jurisprudence (1869-1920): A system designed favor debitoris?
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Grima Catherine
International/Environmental
Grima Charlene
Civil
Imbroll Fabio
Legal History
Jaccarini Nicola
Commercial
La Rosa Yasmin
Public
Magro Michele
European
Magri Maria Stella
Civil
Mallia Borg Tessa
European
Manduca Simon
International
Micallef Roselyn
Public
Mifsud Mario
Public/Legal History
Mifsud Martha
Public
Miggiani Kristina
International
The Right of the Individual under International Law as Developed under the Aarhus Convention
The Conceptual Basis and Practical Implications of Compensating Psychological Harm in Maltese Tort Law
Aspects relating to the legislative development of fiscal law (1918-1964)
An Appraisal of the Maltese Courts’ Interpretation of the Company Recovery Procedure
The 1961 Constitution – The Road to Independence
The Protection of the Consumer in the Gaming Industry – Perspectives from Maltese and European Law and Policy
Refugee Integration in Malta: Are we Conforming to European Standards?
The Application - or Need for further Application – of Economic Principles to EU Legislation on Merger Control
Maritime Security: Threats and International Law Responses
An Evaluation of the Role played by the Administrative Review Tribunal in Maltese Law
Public Order in Sports Events in Malta and Beyond: A Comparative Study
The Independence and Impartiality of Non-Judicial Defenders of Human Rights in Malta – Time we Questioned it!
Universal Jurisdiction: A Contemporary and Prospective Approach
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Mizzi Claude
Civil
On the Origin and Source of the Authority of Law: A Case for Natural Law
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Muscat Christabel
Civil/European
EU Cross-Border Successions: The Regulation’s Impact on Malta and its Consequences
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Piscopo Anthea
MCT/Civil
Plumpton Kevin
Commercial
Sacco Terence
Public
Saliba Amy
MCT
Sammut Christine
European
Soler Stephanie
Environmental
Tanti Karl John
Commercial
Theuma Andrea
Commercial
Prenatal testing and its legal implications
A Critical Analysis of the Small Business Act (Cap512 of the Laws of Malta) and the Legal Implications of Starting and
Growing a Small Business in Malta
The Doctrines of Collective and Individual Ministerial Responsibility Revisited
Trial by Media: Should it be regulated?
The Notion of Ancillary Restraints under EU Competition Law
An Analysis of the measures used by Member States to encourage Investment in Renewable Energy Projects. Are
these measures in compliance with EU State aid provisions
The Takeover Bids Directive: A Critical Analysis of its Implementation in Malta and other EU Member States
European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR); A spotlight on changes affecting the EU OTC Derivative contracts
market with a local perspective
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Tufigno Cristina
Civil
The Notion of Nullity and Annulability of a Notarial Act as Introduced by Act XXIV of 2011 under Chapter 55 of the
Laws of Malta
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Vella Bardon Petra
Environmental
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive and its Implementation into Maltese Law
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Xuereb Giles
International/Environmental
Zammit Charlene
Civil
Zammit Keith
Public/Civil
The Common Heritage of Humankind in the 21st Century
The Nature of the Liability of the Hotel-Keeper for the property of the guest: A Comparative Analysis
Dispute Resolution Under the Condominium Act with Particular Emphasis on the Constitutionality of Mandatory
Arbitration
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Zarb Adami Francis
Civil
A Study of No Fault Compensation Legislation and the Effects of Its Incorporation into National Legislation