LME3701 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 14 November 2024
LME3701 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 14 November 2024 This research examines the criminal law response to domestic violence in South Africa, analyzing it through historical and comparative approaches. Historical Approach: The study reviews the evolution of South Africa's legal stance on domestic violence, from early frameworks that overlooked domestic abuse to modern reforms. The introduction of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) of 1998 and the constitutional emphasis on rights to freedom and security are highlighted as major milestones in recognizing domestic violence as a legal issue. However, gaps remain in the law’s implementation, especially in rural areas. Comparative Approach: South Africa’s legal framework is compared with Zimbabwe’s Domestic Violence Act of 2006. Both countries have enacted legislation addressing various forms of domestic violence, but Zimbabwe includes specific penalties for economic and psychological abuse. The study identifies implementation challenges in both countries, largely due to societal norms and resource limitations, and examines judicial interpretations that frame domestic violence as a human rights concern. Constitutional Implications and Adequacy: The research assesses the adequacy of South Africa’s domestic violence laws, particularly in light of constitutional protections for individual rights. Despite progressive legislation, practical enforcement and societal challenges limit the law’s full potential to protect victims effectively.
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- 2016
- 9781905536764
- Desconocido
Escuela, estudio y materia
- Institución
- University of South Africa
- Grado
- Legal Research Methodology
Información del documento
- Subido en
- 15 de octubre de 2024
- Número de páginas
- 19
- Escrito en
- 2024/2025
- Tipo
- Examen
- Contiene
- Preguntas y respuestas
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