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South African Constitutional Court clarifies law on liability of police for unlawful detention after court appearance
Author: Jean
Published: 18 May 2021
The Constitutional Court on 14 May 2021 overturned a judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which had limited the Minister of Police's liability for unlawful detention to the point at which they could have applied for bail. The judgement is important for the evolving jurisprudence on liability for lawful detention on the continent.
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South African Constitutional Court clarifies law on liability of police for unlawful detention after bail is denied
Author: Jean
Published: 18 May 2021
The Constitutional Court on 14 May 2021 overturned a judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which had limited the Minister of Police's liability for unlawful detention to the point at which they could have applied for bail. The judgement is important for the evolving jurisprudence on liability for lawful detention on the continent.
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Appointment of Dr Jean Redpath: Member of the Provincial Safety Advisory Committee
Published: 18 May 2021
The Dullah Omar Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher in the Africa Criminal Justice Reform programme, as member of the Provincial Safety Advisory Committee. She is appointed as a representative of a non-governmental organisation involved in policing or related areas.
Call for Applications: Masters Bursaries for 2022
Published: 17 May 2021
The Dullah Omar Institute offers an LL.M/M.Phil in Multilevel Government and Local Government. This one-year Masters Course equips students to understand how South African provinces and local government work, how the multilevel system of government compares to other countries on the continent and on what global theories and practices it is based.
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DOI Staff Members Working Remotely 2021
Author: Dullah Omar Institute
Published: 19 Apr 2021
The Dullah Omar Institute’s staff members are working remotely and are available during working hours. Please contact all staff via email.
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