Constitutional Court Affirms Military Court Independence in Landmark Case Backed by ICJ and LRC On 20 December 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the case of O’Brien N.O. v Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Others 2024 ZACC 30 upholding the independence of military courts and judges. The International Commission of Jurists […]
Author Archives: Jean-Andre Butcher
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More Than a Memory: How the Legal Resources Centre Forged, Defends, and Continues to Shape South Africa’s Freedom On 27 April, South Africans across the country pause to remember Freedom Day—a sacred milestone that marks our first democratic election in 1994. It is a day of collective pride and personal reflection. A day when we […]
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Educator sexual misconduct is a deeply troubling crisis that continues to threaten the safety and well-being of learners across South Africa. In responding to this urgent issue, it is vital to unpack the legal and institutional tools available to hold perpetrators accountable and protect children’s rights. In recent weeks, public outcry brought attention to the […]
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COSAS 4 Trial: Court Dismisses Objections to Crimes Against Humanity Charges, Press Statement by the Foundation for Human Rights and the Legal Resources Centre The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) and the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) welcome the historic judgment handed down by Judge Dosio in the Johannesburg High Court on 14 April 2025, which […]