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Developments in Addressing Torture in Mozambique

This article assesses developments in the prevention and eradication of torture in Mozambique. Despite several positive efforts and advances made, acts of ...

Expert report by CSPRI to the Khayelitsha Commission on the independent oversight of police stations

This report deals with the following: the value of independent oversight, foreign and international models of best practice, oversight structures relevant to ...

Liberty not the only loss - The Socio-Economic Impact of Remand Detention in the Western Cape

The evidence in this study suggests that the criminal procedural system metes out a disproportionate ‘punishment’ in the form of infringement of the ...

Magistrates’ Perceptions of Prosecutors | Survey Analysis

This report provides an analysis of a survey of Magistrates' perceptions of prosecutors conducted in 2022. Prepared by Michael O’Donovan with Jean Redpath

This report covers four cross-cutting topics based on a survey undertaken of five African countries (Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia) By L ...

NPA Issue Paper 1: In search of strategy | by Lukas Muntingh

This paper problematises the strategy environment of the NPA and raises questions about how strategy is developed, the priorities set and how performance is ...

NPA Issue Paper 2: Knowledge, skills and human resources | by Lukas Muntingh

The capacity, knowledge, skills and experience of an organisation's workforce will determine largely the extent to which it is able to fulfil its mandate. The ...

NPA Issue Paper 3: Effectiveness and Efficiency | by Jean Redpath

The question of the effectiveness and efficiency of the NPA is key to the proper functioning of South Africa’s democracy. This is because the NPA is the sole ...

NPA Issue Paper 4: Transparency in high-profile corruption matters | by Jean Redpath

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) tends to follow a highly secretive and confidential approach to all prosecutions, including those in relation to ...

NPA Issue Paper 5: Accountability of the NPA | by Jean Redpath

Public accountability is crucial to demonstrating and achieving independence. Accountability through public transparency can achieve the level of prosecutorial ...