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Guide to the UN Against Torture in South Africa
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
This publication, written by Lukas Muntingh, was released in November 2008. It provides an up to date guide to the implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) which South Africa ratified in December 1998.
Latest ESR Review available for download
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
This final issue for 2008 has articles on non-implementation of court orders in socio-economic rights; extending the minimum essential of amount of water; improving the administration of social assistance services, as well as updates and reviews
Children’s Rights in Africa: A Legal Perspective
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
Edited by Julia Sloth-Nielsen, Law Professor at the University of the Western Cape, this book is the first of its kind on the rights of African children. This book has just been released and is available for purchase at Ashgate Publishers.
ESR Review, October 2007
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
This 3rd issue of the ESR Review for 2007 covers recent developments in socio-economic rights in South Africa and abroad.
CSPRI '30 Days/Dae/Izinsuku' May 2008
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
This issue contains media reports on prisoners' rights, unsentenced prisoners, security & escapes and reports on other African countries.