Mastergradsoppgaver i rettsvitenskap: Recent submissions
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«Virksomhet» jf. sktl. § 5-1 Kriteriene «aktivitet» og «økonomisk karakter» ved verdipapirhandel og eiendomsforvaltning
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-02)Temaet for oppgaven er virksomhetsbegrepet i skattelovens § 5-1, herunder kriteriet om aktivitet og økonomisk karakter ved verdipapirhandel og eiendomsforvaltning. Enhver fordel vunnet ved «virksomhet» anses som skattepliktig inntekt jf. sktl. § 5-1. Virksomhetsbegrepet er ikke legaldefinert i skatteloven. Begrepets innhold er dels uavklart og omtvistet. Det foreligger derfor et behov for å ... -
Adgangen til bakgrunnssjekk av arbeidssøkeres landbakgrunn. Rettslige skranker for arbeidsgivers adgang til å innhente og vektlegge opplysninger om arbeidssøkeres landbakgrunn ved ansettelse.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-02)Avhandlingens tema er adgangen til bakgrunnssjekk av arbeidssøkeres landbakgrunn. Problemstillingen som undersøkes er i hvilken utstrekning arbeidsgiver kan innhente opplysninger om arbeidssøkeres landbakgrunn ved ansettelse. I forlengelsen av det drøftes det i hvilken utstrekning opplysningene som innhentes kan vektlegges ved ansettelse. Problemstillingen drøftes i lys av det skjerpede trussel- ... -
Sikkerhetsrådet sin rolle i spørsmål om klimaforandringer
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-02)Har Sikkerhetsrådet materiell kompetanse etter FN-pakten til å adressere spørsmål om menneskeskapte klimaforandringer? -
Individets nødvergerett i møte med politiets myndighetsutøving
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-02)Masteravhandlingen består av en inngående rettsdogmatisk redegjørelse for, så vel som en rettspolitisk vurdering av nødvergeinstituttets rekkevidde som straffrihetsgrunn i situasjoner hvor privatpersoner motsetter seg politiets ulovlige tjenestehandlinger. Hensikten er å klarlegge gjeldende rett, men også å illustrere uklarhetene ved rettskildebildet, samt gi innblikk i hvordan uregulerte tvilstilfeller ... -
Reklamasjon og foreldelse. Forholdet mellom reklamasjon og foreldelse ved «skjulte mangler» ved forbrukerkjøp av fast eiendom
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2019-05-02)Avhandlingen tar for seg reglene om reklamasjon og foreldelse i relasjon til skjulte mangler ved forbrukerkjøp av fast eiendom. Reglene om reklamasjon og foreldelse gjelder side om side, og begge regelsett oppstiller grunnlag for at en forbrukers berettigede mangelskrav kan falle bort. Selgeren kan fritt velge å påberope seg det regelsettet som først fører til bortfall av mangelskravet. Overordnet ... -
Diagnoser og diagnosenære betegnelser som vilkår for tvang Diagnoser og diagnosenære kriterier i helselovgivningens tvangshjemler vurdert i lys av menneskerettighetskonvensjonene CRPD og EMK
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-01)Masteroppgaven tar for seg problematikken med anvendelse av diagnoser og diagnosenære vilkår i lovtekst i lys av menneskerettslige forpliktelser. Lovteksten som problematiseres er tvangshjemler i helselovgivningen. I denne sammenhengen er det to menneskerettslige idealer som er sentrale: kravet om presise hjemler som står i fokus etter EMK, og ikke-diskriminering som står i fokus hos CRPD. ... -
Treasure Trove UNCLOS – New Argumentative Ground for Climate Change Litigation?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-10-13)Based on the premise that climate change litigation is a useful tool to bring States to intensify their efforts to mitigate climate change, the thesis follows the question whether the UNCLOS offers a useful tool in addition to the traditional fora for climate change litigation. The thesis looks at both the climate related obligations under the UNCLOS and the potential of the obligations to be used ... -
Is There a Need for Legal Reinforcement in Norway – to Protect and Preserve the Marine Environment From Offshore Petroleum Activities?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-08-31)Denne avhandlingen dreier seg om hvorvidt det er nødvendig for ytterligere lovgivning i forbindelse med beskyttelse av det marine miljø fra den offshore oljeindustrien i Norge, ved å analysere hvor omfattende eksisterende nasjonalt lovverk er, i tillegg til de folkerettslige pliktene Norge har som en kyststat etter Havrettskonvensjonen. Denne analysen går ut på å gå gjennom Norges lovverk, etterfulgt ... -
The role of due diligence obligations in climate change litigation to fill in the corporate climate accountability gap
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-31)This thesis aims at answering the following legal question: to what extent can due diligence legislation be used in climate governance to fill in the corporate climate accountability gap through climate change litigation? The objective of this research is to critically assess the legal potential of due diligence legislation within corporate climate litigation cases. In other words, the research ... -
The Role of International Environmental Obligations in the Interpretation and Invocation of the Two-year Rule for the Approval or Disapproval of Plans of Work in the Exploitation Phase
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)This thesis has begun its text by introducing the general importance of the Area and then explaining the general legal framework in international law. In particular, environmental obligations that have already existed in international law are introduced. These obligations have been considered between states and the ISA, aware of the fact that the prospective contractors are supposed to conduct ... -
The Role of RFMOs in the Conservation of Shortfin Mako Sharks in the Northern Atlantic Ocean
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)The aim of the thesis was to assess the role of the RFMOs in the conservation of shortfin makos in the Northern Atlantic. Initially, the study examined and analysed the framework of conservation and management measures guiding the conservation of the shortfin makos. Subsequently, the thesis explored the mechanisms relating to how the RFMOs have operationalised the relevant measures. Lastly, the ... -
The IMO’s approach to climate change mitigation: Regulatory and policy framework for reducing GHG emissions
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)Based upon the topicality of GHG emissions and the IMO’s involvement, my thesis will investigate and examine the regulatory and policy framework of the IMO for reducing GHG emissions and its alignment with the international legal framework to provide a better understanding of where we currently stand in the mitigation of the climate crisis. -
A Law of the Sea perspective on the discharge of nuclear wastewater-using Fukushima as an example
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)In the tenth year after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident caused by the Great Earthquake in Japan, the Japanese government announced that it would discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea in 2023, which is this year. According to recent news, Japan has completed an undersea pipeline and is preparing to officially discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea through the pipeline at the end of ... -
To what extent is the use of underwater surveillance equipment for security and military purposes in conformity with the Law of the Sea?
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-08-29)The master thesis examines to what extent the use of underwater surveillance equipment for security and military purposes is in conformity with the Law of the Sea. -
Legally analysing and addressing the Effects of Ocean Acidification in a European Union law context through the lens of the Ecosystem Approach
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-31)Ocean Acidification (OA) continues to have an increasing impact on the marine waters of the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, there is no legal framework in place that addresses OA sufficiently enough to reduce or even halt it. Therefore, it has become necessary to consider possible avenues and legal instruments that can tackle the consequences of OA. As the current sectorial approach to ... -
Energy Transition in Norway, Sweden, and Portugal: Reconciling Conflicts Between Climate and Environmental Objectives in the context of Hydropower Production
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-30)Promoting renewable energy and transitioning away from fossil fuels are crucial in combating climate change. However, the production of renewable energy often poses risks to biodiversity. For example, hydropower production, while contributing to the renewable energy share, can have significant negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems and the dependent ecosystems. The European Union (EU) has played a ... -
The legal framework provided by the Equitable and Reasonable Utilization Principle for the establishment of climate change-proof transboundary water management agreements between co-riparian States
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-30)This paper explores the legal framework brought forward by the Equitable and Reasonable Utilization Principle (ERUP) over transboundary waters and questions its relevance to the establishment of agreements between riparian States that are resilient to climate change and its related upcoming challenges. By investigating major legal texts in international water law, this thesis describes the content ... -
Regulating the Impacts of Offshore Energy Activities on Arctic Marine Biodiversity: An Analysis from the Norwegian Perspective
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-29)There does not exist any established legal framework nor any comprehensive treaty regulating offshore activities in the Arctic, although they are being developed at an exponentially increasing rate. Offshore energy projects have a direct impact on Arctic marine biodiversity. In order to lower this impact, human activities in this sector must be regulated. There cannot be a choice between protecting ... -
The Gender-Climate Change Nexus – A critical study of a gender-transformative approach to the international climate change regime
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-29)This thesis aims to shed some light on the gender-climate change nexus. Indeed, climate governance might appear gender-neutral, but climate changes impacts aggravate existing gender inequalities. Because of this, gender and women’s considerations have been first ignored, and once they were taken into account, they were misunderstood. Therefore, the full and meaningful integration of gender and women’s ... -
To bind or not to bind? A legal analysis of the EU energy targets
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-06-14)European Union is an incontestable leader in environmental matters. Its climate change framework includes high ambitious with ramifications beyond purely environmental concerns. The increasing concerns regarding the greenhouse gases emissions, led the European Union to strengthen the policies of the most impactful sector, namely the energy sector. The Energy industry became the reason for climate, ...