2 + 2 = 5? Exploring the domestication of the CRC in South African jurisprudence (2002-2006)

International Journal of Children's Rights

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 1-28

  Sloth Nielsen, Julia ^a   Mezmur, Benyam D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE   (South Africa)

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EID: 42049085472     PISSN: 09275568     EISSN: 15718182     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/092755608X267166     Document Type: Article

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