By George Bizos SC, assisted by Samantha Brener, both at the Legal Resources Centre. Delivered in the Great Hall of the University of the Witwatersrand on 18 May 2017 Nadine Gordimer was a world-renowned writer. She has been richly praised by many of the world’s most respected voices. The independent Newspaper in London published the […]
Category Archives: South Africa
Constitution, Judiciary, Legal Resources Centre, South Africa
Acceptance of the University Gold Medal
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Mar
Mar
On acceptance of the University Gold Award for the Legal Resources Centre, presented by the University of the Witwatersrand, 23 March 2017 Speech by Janet Love, National Director On behalf of the Legal Resources Centre, I would like to convey our appreciation to the Council of Wits University for the honour and distinction bestowed upon […]
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Dec
Dec
In a recent low-key event, the Legal Resources Centre launched the prestigious Arthur Chaskalson Pupillage Fellowship which will provide financial support and training to one or more young candidates, coming from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, who have been admitted for pupillage. The LRC’s counsel or associates will provide the requisite training for one year, after which […]
Children's Rights, Education, International Law, South Africa
Update: European Court to consider right to education
20
Oct
Oct
During the course of today, 20 October 2016, the European Court of Human Rights will receive submissions drafted by the Legal Resources Centre, acting as an intervening third party in the case of KOSA v Hungary. In this case, Amanda Kosa, the applicant who is part of a minority group, is arguing that the Hungarian […]