28.2.12
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF LAWS
LL.D III YEAR (2011/2012)
THESES TITLES
NO.
NAME
THESES TITLE
1
Agius Amaryllis
(MCT)
The Suppression of Certain Illegal Content on the Media.
2
Agius Lee-Ann
(Commercial)
The Tax Treatment of Collective Investment Schemes: A
Comparative Analysis.
3
Agius Marie-Elise
(Civil)
Deprivation of the use of one’s money: A comparative and
jurisprudential perspective on Article 1047 of the Civil
Code
4
Amato Luca
(European)
The Evolution of the EU Anti-Drug Policy and Law.
5
Attard Petra
(Commercial)
Policy Holder Protection in the Event of Cessation of
Insurance Business and Insurance Intermediaries Activities.
28.2.12
6
Axiak John
(Civil)
The Concept of Credibility in Refugee Law.
7
Bajada Diana
(Civil)
The Impact of French Tort Law on Mixed Jurisdictions:
Louisiana, Quebec & Malta Compared.
8
Bajada Eucharist
(Civil)
Contributory Negligence in Tort Law: A Comparative
Review in the light of the process of the European
Harmonisation.
9
Bajada Martin
(Criminal)
A Review of Electronic Evidence and Electronic Crime.
10
Barbara Maria
(Civil)
The Protection of Purchasers in the Acquisition of
Immovable Property with Special Reference to Malta.
11
Borg Elsa
(Public)
The Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities.
12
Borg Ian
(European)
Tying and Bundling as a Competition Concern under EU
Competition Law and US Antitrust Law.
28.2.12
13
Borg Barthet Simon
(Public)
An Analysis of Foreign Tax-Deferred Compensation
Products and their Possible Application in Malta.
14
Brincat Lisa
(European)
National Parliaments and Civil Society: Democratic PreRequisites for the Legality and Legitimacy of European
Union Action.
15
Buedinger Jens
(Commercial)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of European Corporate CrossBorder Insolvency Proceedings with particular reference to
the Maltese Perspective
16
Bugeja Carlos
(Civil/ Criminal)
The Standard of Proof for Criminal Conduct in Civil
Proceedings
17
Bugeja Daniel John
(Civil)
The Notion of Public Faith and the Office of Notary Public.
18
Bugeja John
(Commercial)
Collisions at Sea: Regulations and Defences
19
Bugre Mamudu Zanya
(Civil)
Racial Discrimination in Maltese Law: Does Maltese Law
Provide an Adequate Framework to Combat Racial
Discrimination?
28.2.12
20
Buhagiar Nicola
(Civil)
The Sham Doctrine in the Context of Maltese Law Trusts and
Foundations
21
Buttigieg Beryl Jean
(Criminal)
Response Towards Identity Theft: A Comparative Analysis.
22
Buttigieg Daniel
(Environment & Resources)
Food Safety and the Challenges Imposed on the Production,
Processing and Distribution of Food. A Legal Analysis.
23
Cachia Jeanelle
(Commercial)
The Liability of the Carrier of Passengers by Sea in Light of
Regulation (EC) 392/2009 and the Effects on Maltese
Legislation.
24
Cachia Josef
(Commercial)
A Comparative Analysis of the Legal Requirement of
Originality in Copyright Law.
25
Calleja Christine
(Public)
Furthering the Case for Constructive Dismissal in Malta.
26
Camilleri Zarb Charlene
(Civil)
The Making and Breaking of Marriages and Civil Unions. Is
Maltese Legislation Consistent with European
Developments?
27
Caruana Abigail
(Criminal)
European Developments in Corporate Criminal Liability – A
Maltese Perspective.
28
Caruana Daniel
(Public)
The Right to a Fair Trial in the Light of Article 646(2) of the
Criminal Code.
28.2.12
29
Caruana Luke
(Civil)
An EU Instrument on Successions: A Comprehensive Study
of its Implications.
30
Caruana Yanica
(European)
The Interplay between Article 101 (1) and 101 (3) TFEU
31
Cauchi Ann Marie
(Civil)
Interdiction – An Analysis.
32
Chappell Deborah Anne
(Civil)
33
Cortis Joelle
(Civil)
“Are They Real Parents?” An Analysis of the Current Rights
Available to Step-Parents Both under Maltese and Foreign
Legislations.
The Legal Function and Responsibilities of the Sports Agent.
34
Cuschieri Victoria
(International)
The International Response to Piracy: Exploring the
Prosecution and Imprisonment of Persons responsible for
Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea
35
Dalli Alexei
(Public)
Animal, Agriculture and Related Legislation in Malta under
Crown Colony Rule, 1930 to 1939.
36
Darmanin Andrea
(Public)
The Connecting Factors for the Taxation in Malta of the
Income or Gains of a Body of Persons: Contemporary
Challenges and Threats.
37
Debono Annalisa
(Public)
Governance in Malta – the dimension of Local Government
28.2.12
38
Degiorgio Daniel
(European)
European Regulation on Hedge Funds and Private Equity
39
Deguara Stephanie
(Criminal)
Withholding and Withdrawing Artificial Nutrition and
Hydration: Is it a Permissible Omission?
40
Dimech Marilyn
(Criminal)
The Regulation of the Manufacture, Storage and Use of
Pyrotechnics and Explosives in Malta: Room for
Improvement?
41
Falzon Krista Josephine
(Public)
42
Farrugia Roxane
(Commercial)
Drawing the Life Line: Is a sweeping prohibition provision
against abortion better than a cluster of enactments
regulating abortion?
Prevention of Money Laundering and the Funding of
Terrorism and Relevant Legislation: How Effective is it in
Relation to the Gaming Industry?
43
Fenech Greta
(Public)
Creating an Equilibrium : Fundamental Human Rights and
Criminal Justice with reference to Terrorism.
44
Formosa Larry John
(Commercial)
Repurchase Agreement in Global Financial Markets:
Documentation and Civil Law Issues
45
Formosa Renata
(Criminal)
The Offence of Ragion Fattasi.
46
Gaerty Elizabeth
(Environment & Resources)
Groundwater Rights and Laws in Malta.
28.2.12
47
Galea Audrienne
(Public)
Age Discrimination at the Workplace.
48
Galea Bernard John
(Environment & Resources)
Carbon Trading: The Legal Issues.
49
Galea Maria
(European)
The Limitations of European Citizenship
50
Gonzi Karl
(Public)
A Critical Analysis of the Remote Gaming Regulations 2004
and Suggested Improvements by Reference to Local and
Foreign Legislation.
51
Grech Stefania
(European)
The EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and EU
Legislation: The Impact on Family Law.
52
Grech Vanessa Marie
(Commercial)
Moving Away from the Single Regulator? A Comparative
Analysis of Recent Developments and Reforms in Financial
Services Supervision.
53
Grech Ylenia
(European)
The Principle of Contractual Freedom after Rome I: A
Critical Analysis.
28.2.12
54
Greenland Cory
(Public)
Collective Agreements from a Legal Perspective.
55
Grima Maxine
(Commercial)
The Regulation of Security Interests over Maltese Aircraft
and the Legal Challenges Encountered Following Malta’s
Accession to the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft
Protocol.
56
Grixti Alexia
(European)
Resale Price Maintenance under US and EC Antitrust Law
after Leegin.
57
Laferla Josef
(Public)
Investigation into Private Life: A Necessity or an Intrusion?
58
Lattughi Valentina
(Public)
The Adequacy of the Right to Legal Advice as Put into
Practice.
59
Magri Rochelle Raemarie
(European)
The Division of External Competence between the EU and
the Member States in the field of Civil Air Transport
60
Magro Elaine
(Civil)
61
Mallia Christopher
(Commercial)
Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation Due to
Non-Recognition of Same Sex Relationships: Selected Case
Studies Drawn from the Maltese Legislative Experience.
Hedge Fund Regulation and the Alternative Investment
Fund Managers Directive
28.2.12
62
Meli Christina
(Civil)
The Development of Matrimonial Regime Legislation in
Mixed Jurisdictions: A Focus on Malta, Quebec and
Louisiana.
Remote Gaming: An Analytical Appraisal of Changes
Brought about by Jurisdiction, Practices and Case Law.
63
Meli David Joseph
(MCT)
64
Micallef Angelo
Human Rights, Religion and Secularism in Europe and the
European Union.
65
Micallef Figallo Edric
(Public)
“The Nationalist Political Movement and Legislation under
the 1921 Self-Government Constitution”
66
Mifsud Nadia
(Civil)
Is There a Right to Sue for Damages Arising in Relation to
the Birth of a Child? Tort Law and Jurisprudence on
Wrongful Birth in Comparative Perspective.
67
Mifsud Philip
(Commercial)
An Analysis of the Legal Protection given to Software by
Copyright and Patents within Europe and the United States.
68
Mizzi Christopher
(Environment & Resources)
MEPA Reform: A Critical Appraisal.
69
Mizzi Joseph
(Civil)
Taxation of Trusts in Malta - an Anti-Abuse Perspective.
70
Mizzi Matthew
(Commercial)
Legal Considerations on Insurance Linked Securitisation
under Maltese Law.
28.2.12
71
Muscat Michaela
(Civil)
Marriage Contracts and Matrimonial Regimes - A Local and
European Perspective.
72
Perici Calascione Maria Elena
(European)
European Commission vs Malta (C-76/08) – A Detailed
Appreciation.
73
Pirotta Michela
(Commercial)
The Legal Implications of Air Cabotage.
74
Portanier Pamela
(Commercial)
The Regulation of Casinos - A Comparative Analysis
75
Pule' Benjamin
(International)
Legal Challenges of Irregular Maritime Migration in the
Central Mediterranean Region.
76
Rizzo Luke
(European)
The Application of the EU State Aid Rules and Principles in
the Field of Risk Capital.
77
Rossi Jan
(Commercial)
Ship Management: Developing a New Legal Framework.
78
Sacco Mireille
(European)
The Draft Common Frame of Reference as a Tool for
Developing European Private Law.
79
Said Jessica
(Public Law)
The European Union’s Proposed Regulation Relating to
Succession with a Cross-Border Dimension – Perspectives of
Private International Law and Maltese Succession Law.
28.2.12
80
Sammut Giuseppe
(Commercial)
Investment Funds: A Comparative Analysis between
Investment Companies with Variable Share Capital
(SICAV’s) and Unit Trusts.
81
Sammut Josianne
(Commercial)
Law Governing Aircraft Leasing under Maltese Law.
82
Sammut Lena
(MCT)
A Comparative Analysis of the Liability of Intermediary
Service Providers
83
Sant Fournier Sandra
(Civil)
An Assessment of Act X of 2009 Reforming the Rent Law in
the Light of the Property Rights Protected by the European
Convention of Human Rights.
84
Scerri Cristina Maria
(Commercial)
Joint Ventures: A Legal Notion or a Fluid Concept?
85
Schembri Sharona
(Civil)
Conditions in Emphyteutical Deeds – An Assessment of the
Jurisprudence.
28.2.12
86
Sciberras Bernardine
(Criminal)
The Notion of Miscarriage of Justice in Criminal Trials and
Available Remedies.
87
Spiteri Charlotte
(Civil)
The Warrant of Arrest of Sea Vessels.
88
Spiteri Marlene
(Public)
The Pension Time-Bomb: A Study of the Current Retirement
Pension System in Malta including the Relevant Proposed
Amendments thereto.
89
Spiteri Robert
(Civil)
Construction Accidents, Legal Liability and Health and
Safety.
90
Spiteri Stefania
(Public)
Criminal and Administrative Aspects of Legislation
Governing Libraries and Archives, 1927 to Date.
91
Spiteri Colombo Krista
(Public)
Legislation Relevant to the University of Malta: 1839 to Date
92
Spiteri Dalmas Lynn
(Commercial)
The Carriage of Goods by Air Under Maltese Law
93
Stafrace Andrew
(Civil)
Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance – Recent
Amendments.
94
Tabone Clint
(Criminal)
Prosecuting the Offence of Money Laundering in the
Maltese Criminal Courts.
28.2.12
95
96
Tufigno Michele
(Dept. of Environment &
Resources Law)
Vella Anthony
(Public)
Adaption to Climate Change: Legal Implications for Malta.
The Doctrine of Positive Obligations within the
Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights
Concerning the Right to Life.
97
Vella Jason
(Criminal Law)
Interrogation of Suspects: A Comparative Study
98
Vella Sarah
(Public Law)
Homes for the Elderly: Different Pathways to Establishing
Civil Responsibility.
99
Young Veronica Anne
(Civil)
The Beneficiary under the Contract of Life Insurance as a
Derogation from the Law of Succession
100
Zammit Alessia
(Civil)
NGO Legislation in Malta in Comparative Perspective
101
Zammit Briffa Steven
(Public)
Habitual Residence: A More Appropriate and Convenient
PIL Personal Connecting Factor than either Domicil or
Nationality?
102
Zarb Stephanie
(European)
The Relationship between ex-ante Regulation and
traditional Competition Law principles in the electronic
communications sector.
28.2.12
103
Zarb Adami Francis
(Civil)
A Study of No Fault Compensation Legislation and the
Effects of Its Incorporation Into National Legislation.
104
Zerafa Albert Anthony
(Public)
Appointment of the Judiciary – A Comparative Study
105
Zerafa Mario
(Commercial)
The New Aviation Legal Infrastructure in Malta: Its
Attractiveness, or otherwise, for International Aircraft
Owners and Operators.