26.06.2012
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF LAWS
LL.D III YEAR (2011/2012)
THESES TITLES
NO.
NAME
THESES TITLE
1
Abdilla Stephanie
(Civil)
Marriage Annulment in the Catholic Church: Divorce
Catholic Style? The Maltese Situation.
2
Abela Anna
(International)
International Development Law: Principles, Progress and
Prospects.
3
Abela Yanika
(Commercial)
Arbitration and the Courts: An Analysis of the Relationship
in the light of Brussels 1 Regulations.
4
Agius Fernandez Ralph
(Commercial)
The Truths Behind Trade Secrets.
5
Aquilina Roderick
(Environmental & Resources)
A Critical Analysis of the Emissions Trading Regime for the
Aviation Sector.
6
Attard Daniel
(Public)
Malta’s Schemes for High New Worth Individuals in the
Global Market, a Comparative Appraisal
7
Bartolo Daniela
(European)
Cross Border Patient Mobility in the European Union and its
effects on small Members States.
26.06.2012
8
Bonello Maria
(Civil)
Delictual Liability: A Study of the 2010 White Paper and the
Related Bill.
9
Bonnici Maria Anthea
(Public)
Discrimination in Employment Connected with Maternity.
10
Borg Ian
(Environmental & Resources)
The Legal Challenges of Conserving the Habitats: The
Habitats Directive and its applicability to Malta.
11
Borg Stephanie
(MCT)
Legal Aspects of Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Harassment
12
Borg Yvette
(Civil)
Culpa in Educando – Its possible applicability in Maltese
Law.
13
Bugeja Ann
(Civil)
A Critical Examination of the Numerus Clausus Doctrine in
Relation to Property Rights.
14
Bugeja Sarah
(MCT)
Television Media Ownership Concentration, Pluralism and
Freedom of Expression.
15
Busuttil Nicolette
(Civil)
Safeguarding the Rights of Asylum Applicants to a Fair and
Effective Refugee Status Determination Procedure.
26.06.2012
16
Buttigieg Debono Helga
(Criminal)
Interception of Communications Technologies: A Privacy
Assessment.
17
Cachia Diana
(Commercial)
Legal Analysis of the Partnership en Commandite and Its
Use as a Vehicle for Collective Investment.
18
Cachia Franklin
(Commercial)
Custody Business in the Financial Sector.
19
Calleja Eliza
(Civil)
Concurrent Liability and Maltese Law: Comparative and
Jurisprudential Perspectives
20
Calleja Leontine
(International)
Missing Core Crimes; The Case for Their Inclusion within
the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
21
Calleja Michael
(European)
Beyond the Bosman Ruling: Contractual Disputes in Football
and the ‘Specific Nature’ of Sport in the European Union.
22
Camilleri Alessandra
(Commercial)
Private Law Issues relating to Investment Funds and their
Functionaries.
23
Camilleri Byron
(Public)
Anti-abuse Mechanisms in Local Government. A
Comparative Analysis
26.06.2012
24
Camilleri Emma
(Commercial)
Unfair Competition and Advertising in Malta.
25
Camilleri Maxine
(Criminal)
Privileged Communications and Professional Privilege: A
Local and International Perspective
26
Camilleri Petra
(Commercial)
The Use of Trusts and Foundations in the Financial Services
Sector.
27
Caruana Rodianne
(Public)
“Family Life: Does It All End with Imprisonment?”
28
Caruana Scicluna Mark
(Commercial)
Security By Way of Title Transfer Under Maltese Law: A
Critical Analysis.
29
Cassar Janette
(European)
EU Harmonization of National Distance Selling Legislation: Is
the Consumer Adequately Protected?
30
Cassar Roberta
(Civil)
“The Introduction of a Children Act in Maltese Legislation” –
A Comparative Analysis.
31
Cosaitis Jennifer
(Civil)
How Increased Rights for Non-Marital Unions Affect
Marriage.
32
Cuschieri Michael
(Commercial)
Contemporary Challenges to the Rights of the Copyright
Holder.
26.06.2012
33
De Battista Randolph
(Civil)
Regulating the Introduction of Sperm Donation in Malta: In
the Light of a Parent’s Right to Family Life and the Best
Interest of the Child.
34
De Gaetano Oliver
(European)
The Interface between IPRs and Competition Law: When
does the Exercise of IPRs Amount to Illegal Tying and
Bundling under EU and US Law?
35
Debattista Kristina
(International)
Environmental Protection from Military Damage: an International
Law Perspective
36
Debono Joseph
(European)
A Critical Analysis of the Code Sharing Contract in the
Aviation Industry.
37
Facciol Alistair
(MCT)
Cloud Computing: The Challenge to Privacy
38
Falzon Ariana
(International)
The Principle of Complementarity under International
Criminal Law.
39
Farrugia David
(Public)
Double Taxation Relief under Maltese Law: A Comparative
Study.
40
Farrugia Johan
(International)
The Crime of Aggression under the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court.
26.06.2012
41
Farrugia Lorella
(International)
Defending a Charge Before the International Criminal
Court.
42
Fava Lauro
(European)
Tobacco Control trough litigation & Regulation from a
European Perspective.
43
Galea Alexia
(Civil)
Doubts Experienced by Notaries and Parties in promise of
Sale Agreements: A Comparative Study
44
Galea Debono Matthew
(Commercial)
The Legal Protection of Video Games.
45
Gatt Carmel
(Civil)
The Institute of Emphyteusis – the case for reviving it.
46
Gatt Joseph
(Public)
The Role and Powers of the Attorney General: Is There True
Equality of Arms?
47
Grech Carl
(Commercial)
Securing Future Obligations.
48
Grech Matthew
(Commercial)
A Legal Analysis of Article 110 of the Companies Act 1995:
The Prohibition on the Provision of Financial Assistance for
the Acquisition or Subscription of Shares.
49
Grima Joel
(Civil)
The Nature of The Right of Co-Ownership and Its
Consequences.
50
Grima Peter
(Environmental & Resources)
Implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive: Legal
Effects and Challenges for Malta
26.06.2012
51
Hili Dean
(Civil)
Fiduciary Obligations and the Concept of “Prestanome” in
Maltese Law.
52
Lapira Nicola
(Commercial)
The Role, Responsibily and Liability of Custodians in the
Fund Industry; A Legal Analysis.
53
Magro Alexia
(Public)
The Legal Principles Emerging from the Jurisprudence of
the European Court of Human Rights on Article 6(3)(d)
Concerning the Right to Summon and Examine Witnesses.
54
Mamo Maria
(Public)
Protection and Remedies Available to the Employee after
Blowing the Whistle: An Analysis of Current and Proposed
Law.
55
Marmorato Stefania
(Environmental & Resources)
A Critical Appraisal of the Seveso II Directive and its
implementation in Maltese Law.
56
Meilak Christian
(Civil)
Justifications for not Alienating or Acquiring the Immovable
following a Promise of Sale or Purchase Agreement.
57
Micallef Andrea
(Commercial)
An Analysis of the Continuation of Companies in Malta.
58
Micallef Denise
(Environmental & Resources)
The Common Fisheries Policy for the Mediterranean – the
Legal Implications of Council Regulation (EC) No.
1967/2006.
26.06.2012
59
Micallef Sabrina
(Civil)
‘Contumacia’ – Is it Justified Particularly in the Light of the
Fair Hearing Requirements?
60
Mifsud Francesca
(Civil)
Does Acquisitive Prescription Violate Fundamental Human
Rights?
61
Mifsud Marilyn
(European)
Collective Rights Management and the Maltese Position
against a European Union Law Backdrop.
ABROAD FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST – FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST
Regulating Outdoor Music Events: A Critical Approach
62
Muscat Alan
(Public)
63
Muscat Christina
(Commercial)
A Critical Analysis of the Alternative Investment Fund
Managers Directive to date: Are Investors Adequately
Protected?
64
Pace Anthea
(Commercial)
Trademark Dilution
65
Pace Petra
(Environmental & Resources)
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive and its
Implementation into Maltese Law
66
Pace Vincienne
(Public)
Discrimination between Full-Time and Part-time Workers: A
Reality or a Myth?
26.06.2012
67
Rapa Mariella
(Public)
International and EU Issues Relative to Succession and Gift
taxes: A Comparative Study.
68
Saliba Annaliese
(European)
Promoting Innovation: The Interface between EU
Competition Law and Patents
69
Saliba Alexander
(Public)
First Labour Party Legislative Initiatives under the 1921 Self
-Government Constitution.
70
Sammut Leanne
(Public)
Historico-legal Aspects of Banking Legislation in the Last
100 Years, With Particular Reference to the Origins of the
Central Bank of Malta Act of 1967.
71
Sammut Yana
(Environmental & Resources)
72
Satariano Lynne
(Commercial*/ Public)
Recent Developments in Trade and Environment Law
Conflicts and their Impact on Malta’s International
Obligations.
Private International Law Issues in the Context of
Enforcement of Maritime Liens
73
Scerri Deandra
(Civil)
The Legato De Residuo – Historical and Legal
Developments.
74
Scerri Sarah
(Environmental & Resources)
Legal Aspects and Remedies of Threats from Nuclear
Energy Generation
75
Schembri Claudia
(European)
Private Antitrust Damages Actions: A Maltese Perspective.
26.06.2012
76
Schembri Ilona
(Commercial)
The Transfer and Transmission of Shares in Limited Liability
Companies.
77
Schembri Katia
Legal Aspects of distributed denial of service attacks.
78
Sciberras Andrew
(Public)
Restoring Open Democracy: The Law of Obscenity and
Freedom of Expression in the 21st Century.
79
Scicluna Christine
(MCT)
Legal Challenges Posed by Social Networks to Data
Protection Law.
80
Shaw Jennifer
(Criminal)
Character and Similar Fact Evidence in a Criminal Trial.
81
Sillato Warrington Christina
(Commercial)
The History and Development of the Maltese Ship
Registration Procedure under the Merchant Shipping Act.
82
Soler Rossella
(Civil)
THE RIGHTS OF MARITAL AND MARITAL-TYPE
RELATIONSHIPS UNDER INTESTATE SUCCESSION: A
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALTESE, DUTCH AND
ENGLISH LAW
83
Spiteri Dorianne
(Civil)
Introducing Collective Proceedings in Maltese Law
84
Sullivan Stephanie
(Environmental & Resources)
Auctioning Carbon Allowances in Europe: The Legal and
Regulatory Aspects.
26.06.2012
85
Tabone Gabrielle
(Public)
Public Figures and the Right to Privacy
86
Tonna Stephen
(Public)
The Commission for the Administration of Justice: Inception,
Workngs and Outlook
87
Valletta Kevin
(Public)
The Impact of the Rome II Regulation on Maltese Motor
Insurers.
88
Valletta Karen
(Criminal)
The Protection of Minors (Registration) Act: An appraisal.
89
Vancell Ausonia
(European)
Harmonised Internal Market in the Pharmaceutical Industry
in the EU - Reality, Rhetoric or a Possibility?
90
Vassallo Antoine
(Civil*/Commercial)
Incorporating Islamic Finance in a Civil Law Context – With
Particular Reference to the Maltese Legal History.
91
Vassallo Charlene
(Commercial)
Family Businesses: Choice of Corporate Vehicle.
92
Vella Melanie
(Environmental & Resources*
Commercial And
European)
Integrating Human Rights into EU External Trade Policy
legislation in Relation to Developing Countries.
26.06.2012
93
Vella Thomas
(Civil)
A Comparative Study on Divorce Procedures in European
Union Member States
94
Vella Vincienne
(Criminal)
Grievous Bodily Harm from which Death Ensues: A
Comparative Analysis.
95
Vella Bonnici Sara
(Public)
Concepts of Residence of Bodies of Persons from the
Domestic and International Tax Perspectives: A
Comparative Study.
96
Vella Laurenti Stefania
(International*/ European)
Readmission Agreements and the Rights of Asylum Seekers: A
European Context
97
Zahra Sylvianne
(Civil)
Damages for breach of Promise of Marriage – a
Jurisprudential Review
98
Zammit Robert
(Public)
The Enforceability or Otherwise of the Declaration of
Principles in the Constitution of Malta.
99
Formosa Larry John
(Criminal)
An Analysis of the Parole Process under the restorative
Justice Act
100
Degiorgio Daniel
Seabed and Sub-Seabed exploration rights:
The Role of The International Court of Justice
101
Zarb Adami Francis
(Civil)
EXTENSION TILL FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2012
A Study of No Fault Compensation Legislation and the
Effects of Its Incorporation Into National Legislation.
26.06.2012