UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY OF LAWS LL.D. III YEAR (2016/2017) DISSERTATION TITLES

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1 Name & Surname Abela Amelie Agius Christopher Agius Matthew Agius Michael Paul / Amato Emma Aquilina Ariane Aquilina Yasmine Anne Attard Charlotte Attard Daniel John Attard Desiree Attard Joanna Attard Ramona Azzopardi John Mario Azzopardi Maximillian UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY OF LAWS LL.D. III YEAR (2016/2017) DISSERTATION TITLES Thesis Title Evolving Legal Aspects on 3 rd Country Transfers on Personal Data and Safe Harbour Privacy of Beneficial Ownership: New Challenges and Legal Issues Affecting Malta s Corporate Services Industry A Critical Analysis of the Difficulties within the Maltese Hybrid Registration System and the Proposed Way Forward A Maltese Law Analysis of Third-Party Litigation Funding Settlor Control: Does it Matter? Regulating the Keeping of Animals in Zoos: De Facto and De Jure The Challenge of Legislating on Net Neutrality: A Critical Analysis of the Legal Position The Development of a Trade Secret Rule The Legal Basis for a Technocratic Government in Malta Abortion in Malta: Reviewing the Legal Stance from a Pro-Choice Perspective The Introduction of the Enduring Power of Attorney under Maltese Law A Critical and Comparative Analysis Trust in Maltese Administration: Constitutional Aspects and Considerations An Assessment of EU Regulations Relying on 'Habitual Residence' for Jurisdiction and Choice of Law Regulation of Cross-Border Portability of Online Content Services: Roaming for Online Service Companies or the End of Copyright Territoriality? 15. Azzopardi Sarah Louise Increasing Transparency in Financial Markets: 1

2 Balzan Miguel LHM/ Bartolo Bryony Bezzina Neil Bezzina Noel /Commer cial Borg Chantelle / Borg Christina Borg Francis Joseph Borg Shakyra Busuttil Amy Busuttil Bernard Anthony Cachia Sarah / Cachia Zammit Francesca Calleja Joel Calleja Laura Camilleri Abigail Camilleri Chiara Extending the Reporting Obligations Set Out in EMIR to Securities Financing Transactions The Legislative Influence of the Labour Administration ( ) on the Constitutional Law of Malta Dependent Self-Employment - A Comparative Analysis from an EU Law Perspective Capital Markets Union Unlocking SME Financing within the Union Law and Companies: An Analysis, with Particular Reference to Corporate Liability The E-Notary: A Study of the Progress of Electronic Notarisation and Registration in Europe The Right to a Future; Forced Migration of Children under Law The Legal Nature of Auditors Liability Shadow Banking: Is there a Case for Regulation? An Examination of the Role of Advisory Opinions under Law Combatting Discrimination Based on Disability from a Substantive and Institutional Point of View Complicity of Corporations in Grave Breaches of Human Rights Constituting Core Crimes Legal Issues with Regard to Testamentary Dispositions by Singular Title under Maltese Law A Comparative Study of Prosecution Systems Leading to a Reform of the Maltese Prosecution System and the Establishment of a Prosecution Service The Reserved Portion: An Unjustified Restriction? Section 402 of the Companies Act Proposals for Reform The Legal Implications of Private Prisons in Malta 2

3 Camilleri Rebecca Caruana Deborah Caruana Rosemarie Cassar Damian Paul / Cassar Nicole Cassar Torregiani Emma Castillo Clara Cauchi Tracy Cesare Thea Lynn Cini Marlene Cordina Kim Cutajar Kurt De Gaetano Nicholas Demicoli John Ebejer Maximilian Charles Ellul Desira Justin Falzon Gianluca Redefining Insanity; Bringing the Insanity Plea into the 21 st Century Does Therapeutic Human Germline Editing Discriminate Against Persons with Disability? An Analysis of the Potential for Discrimination through Ableism The Wreck Removal Convention: A Legal Analysis on its Past, Present and Future Implications, with Special Focus on Articles 1 to 9 Incorporating Human Rights into Climate Action The Law of Ranking Are all Creditors on an Equal Footing? Legal Issues Relating to Contractual Funds Governed by Maltese Law Climate Change Liability in Law The Fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive A Challenge or an Opportunity for the Maltese Gaming Industry Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems: The Legal Challenges The Tax Treatment of Employment Income: A Local and Perspective The Legal Status and Liability of Terminal Operators in Malta Political Life as a Response to Man s Imperfection Rather than as a Condition of his Perfectibility Retaining and Releasing Cultural Property: The Legal Position of Malta in the Community Net Neutrality Is there a need for reform to enforce this principle? The Concept of Ne Bis in Idem in Tax Disputes A Critical Appraisal of Surrogacy in Malta The Aircraft Commander in Air Safety: An Analysis of some Legal Aspects 3

4 Falzon Jessica Farrugia Emma Farrugia Gabriel Farrugia Gianella Farrugia Graziella Farrugia Kristina Farrugia Kyra Marie Felice Paul Fenech Madeleine Marie Fenech Conti Nicola Fleri-Soler Michaela Galea Jessica Rita Gatt Bettina Gatt Katya Anthea Gatt Mark David Revenge Pornography: the Constitutionally Protected Right to Freedom of Expression or the Infringement to the Fundamental Human Right to Privacy? Human Rights Protection in Counter Terrorism Measures in the EU and US A Comparative Analysis The Role of a Referee Appointed by the Court The Establishment of Floating Cities in the EEZ under Law: Implications for Malta Proposed Amendments to the Embryo Protection Act: Whose Rights are being Protected? Data Protection: Accountability in Cloud Computing The Refugee Crisis: Addressing Mass Influx Within the Framework of the Common Asylum System Insolvency Proceedings of Maltese Companies: A Critical Overview of Selected Issues with Particular Reference to Recent Jurisprudence Fintech: The Legal Challenges The Notion of Permanent Establishment: Developments in the Context of the Digital Economy An Analysis of Third Country Nationals Right of Access to Europe, and their Return, in the Light of Union Law and the Principles of the Convention on Human Rights Is the Existent Legal Framework Sufficient to Curb the Illicit Trade of Tobacco Products in Malta? Hedge Funds Was the AIFMD Really Necessary? Hate Speech and the Freedom of Expression is the Legislation of the High Contracting Parties in line with ECHR Principles? Trademark Limitations Post Registration. Do such Limitations Weaken a Trademark or do they Strengthen the System even Further? 4

5 Gauci Mary / Giordimaina Charlene Valentina Gonzi Andrea Grech Elisa / Grech Julian Grech Maria Grech Sarah Grech Vanessa Grima Francesca Grima Jacques Harrison Neil Janula Catherine Mallia Daphne Anne Mallia Thomas The Notion of Culpa in Occupational Health and Safety A Comparative Analysis between Malta's Individual Investor Programme and Foreign Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes - The Way Forward A Comparative and Local Analysis of the Winding up and Liquidation of a Limited Liability Company The Right to Marry and to Found a Family under Article 12 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms How will the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (and its Optional Protocol) affect the Rights of People with Disabilities? A Comparative Analysis on the Limitation of Liability in Towage Contracts Wrongful Arrest of Ships The Trial by Jury A Comparative Study The Influence of the Economic Governance on Malta s Budget Legal Certainty and the Constitution: Is Malta Ready for the Doctrine of Judicial Precedent? Legal and other Challenges Posed to Investigators and Prosecutors in Pursuing the Offence of Conspiracy to Deal in Drugs Are Seafarer Rights Sufficiently Protected Under Law? Insurance Fraud: Quo Vadis? Outer Space and Law in the 21 st Century A Need for Reform? 78. Manduca Julia / Trademark Functions and Trademark Rights in the Union 79. Mercieca Melhino Liability Arising from Industrial Accidents 5

6 Micallef Karl Micallef Rebecca Mifsud Deborah Mifsud Michela-Marie Miruzzi Alexander Paul Mizzi Lara Marie Mizzi Nikita Mulvaney Maria Muscat Jeremy Pace Corinne Gail Pace Michaela Pace Ryan Christopher Pace Dimech Marita Pace Warrington Sarah Maria Parnis Glorianne / Pirotta Nicole Marie and Occupational Diseases with Particular Reference to Asbestos Exposure Casualties involving Mega Cruise Liners The Liability of a Carrier s Agent Under Maltese Law with a Particular Focus on Cargo Claims Alternative means of Raising Finance with a Special Emphasis on the Shipping and Aviation Industries Liability for Defective Software and Flawed Artificial Intelligence in Europe Organised Crime in Relation to Wildlife. A Local and Perspective Fraud as a Vice of Consent Developments in Maltese Jurisprudence since 1981 Choosing the Appropriate Type of Trustee in Malta The Use of Body-Worn Cameras in Policing: A Comparative Study A Critical Analysis of Conspiracy under Maltese Law An Analysis of the Extent of Liability of the Maritime Pilot Under Maltese Law The Administration of Property of others under Maltese Law: What is the Extent of Protection Afforded to Vulnerable Persons? A Study with Special Emphasis on the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities The Significance of Maritime Spatial Planning for the Management of Marine Space with Particular Reference to Maltese Marine Waters A Legal Analysis of Sexual Exploitation in Child Pornography and Prostitution with Particular reference to the Lanzarote Convention Limiting Innocent Passage: The Protection of Vulnerable Island States Does the Maltese Code Allow for Privacy Torts? The Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention An Analysis of its Limitation of Liability and 6

7 Piscopo Kimberly Planojevic Jessica Natasha Portelli Bonnici Emma Said Iana / Saliba Bernice Sammut Elaine Sammut Frankie Sammut Louise Ann Savona Etienne Scerri Kyle Scerri Philip Silvio Clayton Paul Soler Mark Spiteri Laura Spiteri Grech Amanda Settlement of Disputes Aspects The Best Interests of the Child - A Term of Convenience? The Legal Problems Relating to a Child's Right to Life in the Union The Challenges and Opportunities of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies in the Ambit of Gaming Law The Legal Framework Regulating the Reception Period for Irregular Migrants - A Maltese Perspective Backdoor Encryption Policies A Legal Dilemma Treatment, Rights and Remedies of Prisoners and Persons on Remand: A Comparative Legalistic Appraisal Between the Union and the Council of Europe An Analysis of the Maltese Legislation Pertaining to Illegal Immigration Issues The Animal Welfare Act 2001 Revisited After the 2014 Amendments: Recent and Possible Future Developments in Maltese Animal Welfare Legislation A Proposal to ize Bestiality in Malta Assurance in Crisis: A Critical Appraisal of Recent Developments in the Regulation of Bank Recoveries and Resolutions Liability of Small Ship Masters in Maltese Territorial Waters The EU Police and Justice Data Protection Directive: From Proposal to Implementation A Maltese Perspective of Protecting Legitimate Expectations Counterfeiting: A Legal Analysis The Development Element within the World Trade Organisation 111. Tabone Frank Anthony A Critical and Comparative Analysis of the 7

8 Theuma Dennis Theuma Rachel Thewma Richard /LHM Urpani Dirk Vella Julian Vella Kurt / Zammit Dennis Zarb Nigel Roderick Concept of Theft in Maltese Law Procedural Variations between the Code and the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance To what Extent if at all can the Education Act of 1988 and its Subsequent Amendments be Deemed to Address the Day-to-Day Issue Arising in the Maltese Educational System? A Historical Appreciation of the Principles of Intellectual Property Relevant to Copyright A Critical Analysis of the Regulation of Crowdlending: A Local Perspective Disgorgement of Profit: A Potential Remedy for Tort Victims under Maltese Law on Damages? Does the new Data Protection Framework provide enough Safeguards for the Protection of Citizens Biometric Data? Prosecution in the Courts of Magistrates: Towards Equality of Arms and More Efficiency The Liability of Credit Rating Agencies: A Comparative Perspective 8

UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY OF LAWS LL.D 2 ND YEAR (2004/05) APPROVED THESES TITLES

UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY OF LAWS LL.D 2 ND YEAR (2004/05) APPROVED THESES TITLES 1. ABELA FIORENTINO JONATHAN. LEGAL PROTECTION OF DATABASES DR R CAMILLERI (SUPERVISOR) 2. ATTARD EDWARD COMPANY TAX IN MALTA, PROPOSALS FOR REFORM IN THE LIGHT OF MALTA S ACCESSION TO THE EU DR ROBERT