Mokotso and Others v . HM King Moshoeshoe II and Others
1992; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 90; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1017/cbo9781316152225.020
ISSN2633-707X
Tópico(s)Law, logistics, and international trade
Resumo427 Recognition — Recognition of governments — De facto or de jure recognition — Coup d’état — New revolutionary government in Lesotho — Legislative and executive authority vested in the King — Military Council and Council of Ministers — Whether criteria for recognition of governments in international law applicable to recognition of revolutionary governments by municipal courts — Role of judge in revolutionary situations — Lesotho Independence Act 1966 and Lesotho Independence Order 1966 States — Sovereignty of States — Sovereign Kingdom of Lesotho — Fully responsible status — Imperial legislation providing for independence — Whether restrictions imposed on sovereignty of Lesotho — Whether possibility of repeal of Lesotho independence legislation — Whether any legislative powers over Lesotho reserved to Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth — Statute of Westminster 1931 — Lesotho Independence Act 1966 — Lesotho Independence Order 1966 Human rights — Freedom of association and expression — Constitutional protection — Power of Government to restrict — Human Rights Act 1983 — Indemnity Act 1987 and Suspension of Political Activities Order 1986 — Whether in derogation of constitutional provisions — The law of Lesotho
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