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SALC Policy Brief: A legal overview of the impact of COVID-19 on justice and rights in Southern Africa

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various countries in the Southern African region have put in place restrictions on gatherings, free movement, commerce and expression. Many of these measures limit…

Staff Writer26 May 2020

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SALC Policy brief: The demise of a legitimate Southern African Regional Court

This weeks marks the 14 anniversary of the inauguration of the SADC Tribunal. The actions of the SADC Summit to suspend the Tribunal was a retrogressive step in the promotion…

Staff Writer21 November 2019

Equality Rights Resources Equality Rights Women Research Reports & Policy Briefs Zimbabwe

Policy brief: The recognition of Customary marriages in Zimbabwe and the proposed Marriages Bill

The Zimbabwe Marriage Bill, 2019 was gazetted and released for public comment on 19 July 2019. The Bill proposes to amend the law governing marriage in Zimbabwe, in order to …

Staff Writer3 September 2019

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Navigating Litigation During Internet Shutdowns in Southern Africa

As of 2018, ITU estimated that 51.2% of the global population was using the internet. Much of the recent growth is occurring in Africa, which saw a 20% bump…

Staff Writer14 August 2019

Research Reports & Policy Briefs Zambia

An Analysis of Zambia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments Relating to National Assembly Oversight

The Zambian Constitutional Amendment Bill was released for public comment on 21 June 2019. The Bill proposes amendments relating to oversight functions of the National Assembly. This policy brief seeks…

Staff Writer31 July 2019

Research Reports & Policy Briefs SADC

IN DEFENSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

This SALC Policy Brief looks at the extent to which courts in the global South have carried through the idea of constitutional morality when asked to protect the rights of…

Staff Writer30 July 2019

Civic Rights Research Reports & Policy Briefs Zambia

SALC Policy Brief: An Analysis of Zambia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments Relating to the Judiciary

The Zambian Constitutional Amendment Bill was released for public comment on 21 June 2019. Section 79 of the Constitution provides that a Bill which seeks to amend the Constitution must…

Staff Writer24 July 2019

International Justice Research Reports & Policy Briefs Zimbabwe

SALC Policy Brief: The Imposition of International Sanctions on Zimbabwe

The Imposition of International Sanctions on Zimbabwe Overview Economic sanctions are commercial and financial penalties imposed by countries against a targeted self-governing state, group, or individual with the aim of changing the…

Staff Writer18 July 2019

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Linking Climate, Gender and HIV Justice: A Preliminary Report on Access to HIV Treatment and Care for People Living on Lake Chilwa Islands, Malawi

This is a preliminary report on barriers to access to HIV treatment and care experienced by communities living in and around the Lake Chilwa area in Malawi. A fact-finding mission…

Staff Writer3 June 2019

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SALC research report: Alignment of Eswatini’s domestic laws with recommendations of United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms

It is more than seventy years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted yet the struggle to achieve full realisation of human rights remains a pressing reality.…

Staff Writer11 March 2019

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