Minister of the Interior v. Bechler and Others.

Abstract

Nationality — Loss of — Naturalization — By Statute — Revocation — Act No. 35 of 1942 — Union of South Africa — Statelessness — Operation of Law of Original Nationality — Law of Germany — Relationship of International Law to Municipal Law — Incorporation of Treaties in Municipal Law — Effect of Ratification — Treaties — Operation of — Interpretation of — Agency of Interpretation — Effect on Subjects of Contracting Parties — Loss of Nationality — Germans in South-West Africa — Mandates — Nationality in South-West Africa — Article 278 of Treaty of Versailles — War — Effects of — Resident Alien Enemies — Deportation — British Commonwealth of Nations — British Nationality — Naturalization in Union of South Africa — Recognition throughout Commonwealth.