Outputs (381)

Corporate social responsibility under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021: achieving environmental sustainability through multi-stakeholder partnership. [Conference Presentation] (2021)
Presentation / Conference
DEBSKI, J.A. and EZEANI, E.C. 2021. Corporate social responsibility under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021: achieving environmental sustainability through multi-stakeholder partnership. Presented at the 1st International virtual conference of research Africa conference and exhibition (RACE 2021), 25 November 2021, [virtual event]. Hosted on CEFPAC Consulting website [online]. Available from: https://cefpacsconsultingltd.org.ng/race-2021/BARR%20JOY%20DEBSKI.ppt

Several attempts have been made by the Nigerian government to reform the oil and gas industry. In March 2007, the first attempt to introduce the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill was initiated by the late Senator Uche Chwukwumerije, but it f... Read More about Corporate social responsibility under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021: achieving environmental sustainability through multi-stakeholder partnership. [Conference Presentation].

MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta. (2021)
Journal Article
OCHEI, N.V., EZEANI, E. and ANDERSON, C. 2021. MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta. People: international journal of social sciences [online], 7(3), pages 18-41. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20319/pijss.2021.73.1841

The approach that Multinational Oil companies (MNOCs) use to comply with their human rights obligations translates to the different levels of engagement with stakeholders. For example, concerns regarding alleged human rights and environmental violati... Read More about MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta..

A study of university law students’ self-perceived digital competences. (2021)
Journal Article
MARTZOUKOU, K., KOSTAGIOLAS, P., LAVRANOS, C., LAUTERBACH, T. and FULTON, C. 2022. A study of university law students' self-perceived digital competences. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 54(4), pages 751-769. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006211048004

The concept of digital competences incorporates the effective use of constantly-changing digital tools and media for learning and performing digital tasks, digital behaviours (such as online communication, teamwork, ethical sharing of information), a... Read More about A study of university law students’ self-perceived digital competences..

Real-world human rights impact. [Blog post] (2021)
Digital Artefact
ARNELL, P. 2021. Real-world human rights impact. [Blog post]. Posted on RGView: connecting the RGU community [online], 17 September 2021. Available from: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/rgview/student-experience/4458-real-world-human-rights-impact

Dr Paul Arnell, of The Law School, writes about the real and important role human rights play in the practice of law in Scotland. He speaks of an interesting and life-changing example of a former RGU Law student.

Turning ideas to profit: commercialisation, entrepreneurship and intellectual property. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
FATUROTI, B. and OLIKE, I. 2021. Turning ideas to profit: commercialisation, entrepreneurship and intellectual property. Presented at the 2nd Adapting to a changing world seminar, 16 September 2021, [virtual event].

This seminar was the second of six seminars in the "Adapting to a Changing World" series, convened by Elimma Ezeani. This particular event focused on entrepreneurship and strategies for commercialising intellectual property. This seminar consisted of... Read More about Turning ideas to profit: commercialisation, entrepreneurship and intellectual property..

Forensic delay analysis: an investigation of the reasons for disagreements in time-related disputes. (2021)
Conference Proceeding
ATANASOV, V., GREENWOOD, D., THURAIRAJAH, N. and HATCHER, C. 2021. Forensic delay analysis: an investigation of the reasons for disagreements in time-related disputes. In Scott, L., Neilson, C.J. (eds.) Proceedings of 37th ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management) annual conference 2021: recover, rebuild and renew: shifting mindsets and practices to change the future, 6-7 September 2021, [virtual conference]. Leeds: ARCOM [online], pages 460-469. Available from: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/c53e4fee934df27582826028fc94751f.pdf

Construction project delays are widespread and persistent. Disputes frequently occur, and their complexity and value has produced a role for experts specialising in Forensic Delay Analysis (FDA). Previous literature suggests that the main problem (an... Read More about Forensic delay analysis: an investigation of the reasons for disagreements in time-related disputes..

Res judicata, oppression and abuse of process in Scots extradition law. (2021)
Journal Article
ARNELL, P. 2021. Res judicata, oppression and abuse of process in Scots extradition law. Scots law times [online], 2021(25), pages 94-96. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

This article considers Iliev (Ilia) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal), refusing permission to appeal against a decision to extradite the applicant to Romania under a European arrest warrant on the grounds of res judicata or abuse of process arising out of t... Read More about Res judicata, oppression and abuse of process in Scots extradition law..

Domestic violence causes, prevention, triggers and help: the law and life. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
EZEANI, E.C. 2021. Domestic violence causes, prevention, triggers and help: the law and life. Presented at the Dr Mrs I.M.F. Solanke memorial lecture, 3 July 2021, [virtual event].

This presentation aimed to provide a working definition of domestic violence / domestic abuse (DV), before outlining the potential risk factors and signs of DV. The presentation also looked at legal measures associated with DV under Nigerian law, bef... Read More about Domestic violence causes, prevention, triggers and help: the law and life..

The protection of individual labour rights in Zimbabwe. (2021)
Journal Article
KASUSO, T.G. and MADEBWE, T. 2021. The protection of individual labour rights in Zimbabwe. African human rights law journal [online], 21(1), pages 552-572. Available from: https://www.ahrlj.up.ac.za/images/ahrlj/2021/volume_1/AHRLJ%201_2021%20Kasuso.pdf

The protection of individual labour rights in Zimbabwe is deficient, despite the fact that the Constitution protects these rights. In looking to explore how this could be addressed, this article considers the evolution of the state's obligation to pr... Read More about The protection of individual labour rights in Zimbabwe..

Improving the human rights accountability of multinational corporations in the oil and gas industry: a case study of Nigeria. (2021)
Thesis
ORIESO, A.E. 2021. Improving the human rights accountability of multinational corporations in the oil and gas industry: a case study of Nigeria. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1447326

If we think that the environment is less important than the economy, then we should try holding our breath while we count our money. This thesis examines the legal framework governing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. The oil and gas industry in N... Read More about Improving the human rights accountability of multinational corporations in the oil and gas industry: a case study of Nigeria..