Relevant Legislation

To view South African legislation pertaining to corrections and the consitutional rights of prisoners, and for international declarations and covenants on the rights of people held in remand detention:

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Research Links

For related organisations and other research links:

Amnesty International South Africa

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.  AI’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

Centre for Child Law

The Centre for Child Law is based in the Law Faculty at the University of Pretoria. The Centre contributes towards establishing and promoting the best interests of children in our community through education, research, advocacy and litigation.

Centre for Conflict Resolution

Promotes constructive, creative and cooperative approaches to the resolution of conflict and the reduction of violence in South African and the region

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

Research and projects aimed at a peaceful transformation in the Southern African Region.

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