SALC’s legal advocacy includes the drafting of submissions to governments, regional bodies and international treaty mechanisms. The purpose of these submissions are to highlight frequent human rights violations and infringements on the rule of law and to recommend concrete action to address these concerns. SALC’s submissions are based on research and often done in conjunction with civil society partners at domestic level. SALC provides technical support to local advocacy initiatives by its civil society partners on issues that fall within SALC’s focus areas. SALC also seeks to build local and regional networks to coordinate submissions which reflect the views and concerns of civil society more broadly.
Zimbabwe's 11th-15th Combined Report to the African Commission on Human and People's Rights 65th Session (Oct-Nov 2019) Submission by Southern Africa Litigation Centre October 2019 Introduction Zimbabwe adopted a new…
Staff Writer15 October 2019
Lesotho’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 35th Session (Jan-Feb 2020) Joint Submission by: Southern Africa Litigation Centre with assistance by Lesotho Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) June 2019 Introduction 1. …
Staff Writer3 July 2019
Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019) Submission by: Southern Africa Litigation Centre March 2019 Introduction 1. This report has been prepared by the Southern Africa Litigation…
Staff Writer3 July 2019
SALC objects to the exclusion of undocumented migrants from the benefits of the proposed Road Accident Fund Benefits Scheme Bill. Access the supplementary submission here.
Staff Writer29 May 2018
The Director of Public Prosecutions issued guidelines, which are intended to guide prosecutors in exercising their duties when prosecuting minor nuisance-related offences. Read the guidelines here.
Staff Writer23 February 2018
Submission by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre to the South African Human Rights Commission in preparation for the national hearing on social cohesion and xenophobia in South Africa can be…
Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh6 December 2017
The submission statement raises concerns about human rights violations in Lesotho and speaks to the question of (i) continued failure of government of Lesotho to implement SADC Recommendations stemming from the…
Staff Writer12 May 2017
The 3rd cycle of the Universal Period Review (UPR) is scheduled to begin in Geneva – April/May 2017. South Africa’s human rights record will be reviewed during the cycle. It…
Staff Writer2 May 2017
On 10 February 2017, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the Malawi Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA)…
Staff Writer17 February 2017
Submitted 30 September 2016 Introduction on the Southern Africa Litigation Centre The Southern Africa Litigation Centre is a regional NGO which uses public interest litigation and high level advocacy in…
Staff Writer30 September 2016