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From: "Kammie" <>
Subject: [SoAfricaHistory] CFP: Southern African Society of Legal Historians, Jan. '03
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:37:45 +0200

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Limb" <>
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2002 10:18 PM
Subject: CFP: Southern African Society of Legal Historians, Jan. '03


> Date: 14 July 2002
> From: Peter Limb
>
> International Conference of the Southern African Society of Legal
Historians
>
> The Southern African Society of Legal Historians will hold an
International
> Conference on the theme: Freedom, Justice and Equality - Three pillars of
> legal history, on the campus of the University of Stellenbosch, Western
> Cape, from 15 - 17 January 2003.
> The South African legal system is one of a few mixed legal systems
> consisting of both civilian and common law components. To accommodate
these
> traditions in the general theme of the conference, sessions will be
devoted
> to:
>
> Ancient legal systems
> The civilian tradition
> The African tradition
> The religious tradition
>
> FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
>
> FREEDOM, JUSTICE AND EQUALITY - THREE PILLARS OF LEGAL HISTORY
>
> Venue: CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH
AFRICA
>
> The Southern African Society of Legal Historians will hold its annual
> conference, titled Freedom, justice and equality - three pillars of legal
> history, at the campus of the University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape,
> from 15 - 17 January 2003.
>
> General Information
>
> The Southern African Society of Legal Historians was founded to promote
the
> study of the diverse heritage of the South African legal system. The
> organisation has a large membership of South African and overseas
academics
> who share an interest in the history of the South African legal order. The
> South African legal system is one of a few mixed legal systems consisting
> of both civilian and common law components. To facilitate these traditions
> within the general theme of this conference, sessions will be devoted to:
>
> Ancient legal systems (Roman law; Greek law and Ancient Near Eastern law)
>
> The civilian tradition (Roman-Dutch law and the reception of Roman law
into
> continental systems)
>
> The African tradition (History and recognition of African customary law in
> Southern Africa)
>
> The religious tradition (History andd recognition of religious-based legal
> systems in Southern African legal systems)
>
> Registration
>
> Registration is open to any person interested in the history of the South
> African legal order. The Early Bird (R 600/ 60 Dollars US/ 60 Pounds
> Sterling/ 60 Euro) if paid before 30 June 2002) and Standard (R 750/ 75
> Dollars US/ 75 Pounds Sterling/ 75 Euro) if paid after 30 June 2002).
> Registration fees (which include all events and the conference dinner) and
> the Student fee of R 375 will entitle delegates to attend all sessions and
> receptions and to receive the conference proceedings.
>
> Additional information will be available on updates of the conference
> web-site at www.legalhistory.org.za and will be sent to individuals who
> return the attached indication of interest form. Details of accommodation
> will be made available online.
>
> Submission of abstracts
>
> If you wish to present a paper or poster you must please submit an
> abstract. Abstracts must reach the conference secretariat on or before 30
> September 2002. If your abstract is accepted, the Programme Chair in
> writing will notify you.
>
> Deadline for papers
>
> Papers received on or before 30 September 2002 will be refereed. The
> absolute deadline for papers is 15 October 2002.
>
>
> Format for Abstracts
>
> Please e-mail your abstract in Word to the Secretariat. Use single spacing
> and Times Roman 12-pitch font. Please include:
>
> The format selected (paper / poster).
> The title in boldface.
> The author(s) first names and surnames.
> Organisational affiliation of each author.
> Complete mailing address, telephones, facsimile, and e-mail for each
author.
> An abstract of up to 500 words.
> Any additional information about the proposed paper / poster which you
> regard as relevant to the programme committee.
>
>
> Please visit our website for more information.
> Conference Secretariat:
> Kruger and Associates
> P.O. Box 599
> Onrusrivier
> 7201
> South Africa
> tel: +27 28 3162905
> fax:+27 28 316 4658
> Email:
> Visit the Conference website at http://www.legalhistory.org.za

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