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Cellphone technology, human rights and the criminal justice system
(The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, 2010)
Millions use cellphones every day. It is unthinkable for anyone to not have one in his/her possession. We can be reached almost everywhere and at almost every destination. It is small, compact and extremely user friendly. ...
Extending the frontiers of employment regulation: the case of domestic employment in South Africa
(Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Domestic workers form one of the most vulnerable and exploited sectors of the workforce in the world economy. In 2002 South Africa became one of relatively few countries to promulgate special legislation aimed at extending ...
Nowhere to hide- big brother is watching you: non-communicative personal cellphone information and the right to privacy.
(Nelson R Mandela School of Law, 2010)
By utilising the latest cellphone technology, non-communicative personal information, such as, the number that is dialled, the time the call is made, the movement and location of both the caller and the recipient of a call, ...
A comparative analysis of protective measures for vulnerable and intimidated victim-witnesses in South African and English law.
(Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa (CRIMSA), 2010)
This article evaluates protective measures for vulnerable witnesses in light of both the Victims' Charter and measures in English law, giving effect to the right to protection in the Framework Decision on the Standing of ...
Don't shout too loud: Reflections on the outrage against human and child trafficking
(Institute for Security Studies (ISS), 2010)
Human and child trafficking is regarded as an international crime and serious human rights violation. However, the clandestine and transnational nature of trafficking makes it extremely difficult to apprehend or prosecute ...
The political-administrative interface in South African municipalities assessing the quality of local democracies
(UTS Centre for Local Government, 2010)
South African municipalities experience serious challenges in dealing with the interface
between politicians and officials. Inappropriate political interference in administrative
matters as well as strained relations ...
A common law hydra emerges from the forum-shopping swamp
(Juta Law, 2010)
Relocation decisions: do culture, language and religion matter in the rainbow nation?
(Centre for Family Law and Practice, London Metropolitan University, 2010)
This article turns to culture, language
and religion as constitutional constructs in South Africa,
in an attempt to clarify their importance generally. The
position prior to the Children’s Act is discussed. The article ...
Going the extra mile: police training on domestic violence
(Institute for Security Studies, 2010)
As anticipated by the drafters of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA), the South African Police Service
holds the key to the successful implementation of the Act. Over the past ten years, researchers and
independent bodies ...
Marriage under African customary law in the face of the Bill of Rights and international human rights standards in Malawi
(Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2010)
Contracting a marriage under African customary law in Malawi poses difficulties and challenges in the light of the Bill of Rights and international human rights standards. There are bound to be conflicts which, seen from ...