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LEG2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 13 April 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.Assignment 1 Legal Aspects of Environmental Management LEG2601 Semester 1 2026 Department of Public, Constitutional and International Law This letter contains the first assignment question for your module. COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01: SECOND SEMESTER 2025 DUE DATE: 13 April 2026 at 23:00 – no extensions will be granted! • The unique assignment number is not important as the assignment will be submitted electronically. Requirements for the assignment: • Your assignment will be run through Turnitin. • You MUST type your assignment. • Handwritten assignments will receive a mark of 0. • You MUST accept the Turnitin EULA. If you do not accept the EULA you will receive a mark of 0 • Turnitin results with similarity index of 65% or higher will have marks deducted. • If you submit early, you will receive your Turnitin similarity report within 48 hours. You can then adjust your assignment and resubmit before the deadline. • NOTE: Remember, you need to submit at least 5 days in advance if you want to see your similarity report and resubmit. • No extensions will be granted. • DO NOT use any text-generating software or Artificial Intelligence (AI). This includes ChatGPT, QuillBot, CoPilot, Grammarly etc. Use of this technology will result in a mark of 0. • DO NOT use Google. The essay content is found in your study guide. • You do not have to include an honesty declaration. You will check the box when you submit your assignment that indicates this is your own work. Writing requirements: • Your assignment should be between 600-900 words long. • You MUST type your assignment. • Handwritten assignments will receive a mark of 0. • Type your answer on MS Word, Google Docs, Pages etc. and convert to PDF. Do not use a “NOTES” Application on your phone or tablet. • Use Calibri or Arial font size 12. • You must reference within the text itself. You can do this by using brackets after the quoted sentence (in-text-referencing) or by using footnotes. • You MUST reference everything that is not in your own words. Since you will only be using your study guide, you can reference in this format: o LEG2601, Study Guide, page [insert page number here] • Resources on referencing and how to accept the Turnitin EULA can be found under the “Additional Resources” folder. Note on marking the assignment: • Remember to use your own words. Students are discouraged from copying large parts of the study guide in lieu of answering the question themselves. • Plagiarism will not be accepted. • Please include the page number in your reference. It is not enough to have a bibliography at the end of the submission. • Remember to structure your answer. ASSIGNMENT QUESTION You will be penalised for copying and pasting from the study guide or using Google. You will receive a mark of 0 should you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) text-generating programmes. Type your answer. No handwritten submissions will be accepted. Question: Critically evaluate how the environmental legal framework relates to morals and societal values. In your answer, explain how environmental law differs from other social norms (such as cultural practices and

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, LEG2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2026 - DUE 13 April 2026; 100% Correct
solutions and explanations.
Question:
Critically evaluate how the environmental legal framework
relates to morals and societal values. In your answer, explain
how environmental law differs from other social norms (such as
cultural practices and ethical behaviour) and how the
environmental legal framework, as opposed to social norms,
gives effect to the environmental right contained in South
Africa’s Constitution.
Answer:
Introduction
Environmental law is a specialised branch of law that regulates
human interaction with the natural environment. Its purpose is to
prevent environmental harm, promote sustainable use of resources,
and safeguard ecosystems for the benefit of both current and future
generations (LEG2601, Study Guide, p. 12). The development of
environmental law is closely connected to societal morals and
values, which reflect the collective ethical standards and beliefs
regarding the protection of nature. While morals and societal norms
guide behaviour informally, environmental law formalises these
obligations, ensuring that environmental protection is not left to
voluntary compliance but is enforceable through legal mechanisms.
Relationship Between Environmental Law, Morals, and Societal
Values
Morals are principles that guide individuals and societies in
distinguishing right from wrong, while societal values represent

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