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SALC in the News: Blair Citizen’s Arrest would be ‘Unlawful’
3 September, 2012
Protesters would not be acting lawfully if they tried to effect a citizen’s arrest on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Joburg on Thursday, according to Lilian Chenwi, international law professor at Wits University.» Read More
South Africa’s International Criminal Law Obligations – PILG Panel
20 July, 2012
The Public Interest Law Gathering held at Wits University from 11-13 July 2012 was a collaborative event, hosted by a number of highly respected and committed human rights organisations. SALC was one of the host organisations and also presented two panels: one on ‘Litigating Against Loitering Laws: protecting the rights …» Read More
Investigations Must go Ahead – SA High Court Dismisses Appeal Application in Zim Torture Case
7 June, 2012
Today the North Gauteng High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal against the judgment delivered in Southern African Litigation Centre and Another v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) South African police (SAPS). You’ll remember that last month the High Court ruled …» Read More
SALC AND ZEF SECURE VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE TORTURE CASE
8 May, 2012
SALC and the Zimbabwe Exiles Forum are thrilled to announce that the North Gauteng High Court ruled in SALC’s favour in the Zimbabwe Torture Case. Judge Hans Fabrius ruled that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) failed to take South Africa’s international criminal law obligations …» Read More
Al-Bashir and the Malawi AU Summit – Will President Banda Stand her Ground?
7 May, 2012
With just over two months before the 19th African Union Summit kicks off in Malawi, it is being asked whether Malawi will allow indicted Sudanese president, Omar Al-Bashir, to attend the Summit. It has been reported that Africa’s newest president, Joyce Banda, does not want to host Bashir and has asked the AU …» Read More