Lethal in Disguise 2: The Health and Human Rights Impact of Crowd-Control Weapons in South Africa
The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in collaboration with the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) is set to host the South African launch of Lethal in Disguise 2: How Crowd-Control Weapons Impact Health and Human Rights. The event will take place on Friday, 20 September 2024, from 09h00 to 12h30, at Flame Studios, Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, Johannesburg.
The launch of this critical report comes at a time when South Africa is reflecting on the broader implications of the use of force against civilians, with echoes of the Marikana miners’ strike and other tragic events still reverberating through the country. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has faced mounting criticism for deploying crowd-control weapons (CCWs) such as tear gas, stun grenades, and “double-ball rounds” (rubber bullets), which have caused severe injuries and fatalities during protests.
Lethal in Disguise 2 explores the harmful impacts of CCWs on public health and human rights, and this event aims to raise awareness and advocate for improved regulation and accountability.
Moderator:
- Sherylle Dass, Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Regional Director (Cape Town), Legal Resources Centre
Panellists:
- Laura Kauer Garcia, Program Manager: Civic Space, International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO)
- Michael Power, Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Director and Co-founder of Power & Associates and ALT Advisory
- Thomas Probert, Head of Research, Freedom from Violence, Centre of Governance and Human Rights, University of Cambridge and the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, 20 September 2024
- Time: 09h00 for 09h30 – 12h30
- Location: Flame Studios, Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, 11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
This event is open to activists, human rights defenders, academics, legal practitioners, journalists, government officials, and anyone committed to defending the right to protest and ensuring public safety during demonstrations. A small breakfast will be provided from 09h00, followed by engaging presentations and discussions aimed at generating actionable insights on the issue.
For further details, please contact:
Legal Resources Centre
Charlene Kreuser
Email: charlenek@lrc.org.za
About INCLO:
The International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) is a global coalition of 15 independent human rights organisations dedicated to protecting fundamental freedoms and rights. See: https://www.inclo.net/
About the Legal Resources Centre:
The Legal Resources Centre is a South African human rights organisation that uses the law as an instrument of justice. Established in 1979, the LRC has a proud history of using legal strategies to combat inequality and promote constitutional rights. See: https://lrc.org.za/
