LEG2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 13 April 2026
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 provides that everyone
has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing and to have
the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through
reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution, promote conservation and
secure ecologically sustainable development while allowing justifiable social and economic
development.1 This environmental right reflects deeply held moral concerns about human
dignity, fairness and responsibility towards nature and future generations. The environmental
legal framework gives concrete meaning to these values by transforming them into binding
duties and enforceable standards.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 13 April 2026
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 provides that everyone
has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing and to have
the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through
reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution, promote conservation and
secure ecologically sustainable development while allowing justifiable social and economic
development.1 This environmental right reflects deeply held moral concerns about human
dignity, fairness and responsibility towards nature and future generations. The environmental
legal framework gives concrete meaning to these values by transforming them into binding
duties and enforceable standards.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
