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Observing that oaths are commonplace and that they are utilized in a variety of situations, the p... more Observing that oaths are commonplace and that they are utilized in a variety of situations, the paper attempts to throw some light on the phenomenon of the taking of oaths to attempt to come to grips with its widespread use. In order to fully understand this social reality it embarks on a short systematic synthesis of the theoretical basis which has been employed both, to justify the use of this singular institute, and conversely, to uphold and solicit its total abolition. After focusing on a short exposition of various types and categories of oaths, the paper proceeds with a short outline of the institute's chequered history discussing its genesis, evolution and interpretation under various cultures. Finally, it analyzes Saint Augustine's outlook based as it is both on sound philosophical and theological premises, and on his unique practical exposition of the subtleties involved as based on his particular interpretation of Christian love. This outlook may be said to have ul...
Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi, 2002
The General Retailers and Traders Union was concerned about the effect of a series of acquisition... more The General Retailers and Traders Union was concerned about the effect of a series of acquisitions of popular supermarkets in Malta by operators already involved in the same sector: could this be…
In this case, the Maltese Commission for Fair Trading reached again the conclusion that there had... more In this case, the Maltese Commission for Fair Trading reached again the conclusion that there had been an infringement of the Competition Act. It concluded that the General Soft Drinks Co ('GSD')…
This decision concerns the request for the granting of an individual exemption (based on the Malt... more This decision concerns the request for the granting of an individual exemption (based on the Malta Competition Act) of certain ingrained anti-competitive practices carried out by the applicant…
Observing that oaths are commonplace and that they are utilized in a variety of situations, the p... more Observing that oaths are commonplace and that they are utilized in a variety of situations, the paper attempts to throw some light on the phenomenon of the taking of oaths to attempt to come to grips with its widespread use. In order to fully understand this social reality it embarks on a short systematic synthesis of the theoretical basis which has been employed both, to justify the use of this singular institute, and conversely, to uphold and solicit its total abolition. After focusing on a short exposition of various types and categories of oaths, the paper proceeds with a short outline of the institute's chequered history discussing its genesis, evolution and interpretation under various cultures. Finally, it analyzes Saint Augustine's outlook based as it is both on sound philosophical and theological premises, and on his unique practical exposition of the subtleties involved as based on his particular interpretation of Christian love. This outlook may be said to have ul...
Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi, 2002
The General Retailers and Traders Union was concerned about the effect of a series of acquisition... more The General Retailers and Traders Union was concerned about the effect of a series of acquisitions of popular supermarkets in Malta by operators already involved in the same sector: could this be…
In this case, the Maltese Commission for Fair Trading reached again the conclusion that there had... more In this case, the Maltese Commission for Fair Trading reached again the conclusion that there had been an infringement of the Competition Act. It concluded that the General Soft Drinks Co ('GSD')…
This decision concerns the request for the granting of an individual exemption (based on the Malt... more This decision concerns the request for the granting of an individual exemption (based on the Malta Competition Act) of certain ingrained anti-competitive practices carried out by the applicant…