Browsing Journals by Subject "Best interests of the child"
Now showing items 1-5 of 5
-
The regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R 991) : a formula for the promotion of breastfeeding or censorship of commercial speech?
(2014)The regulation of commercial speech in the interests of public health is an issue which recently has become the topic of numerous debates. Two examples of such governmental regulation are the subjects of discussion in this ... -
The sexual orientation of a parent as a factor when considering care
(2013)Section 28(2) of the Constitution states that a child's best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child. Section 9 further provides that every person is considered equal before the law and has ... -
Step-parent adoption gone wrong: GT v CT [2015] 3 ALL SA 631 (GJ)
(2016)Step-parent adoption happens where a child is adopted by the spouse or civil union partner of a biological parent. This is a drastic invasion into the life of a child because (except if provided for otherwise) an adoption ... -
Towards a More Uniform Approach to Parenting Coordination in South Africa
(PER/PELJ, 2022)Because of the need to mitigate the damage done to children by chronic conflict between co-parents after divorce or family breakdown, the process of parenting coordination has been embraced by South African courts. In terms ... -
What about the child? Preventing the publication of children's name after the age of 18
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Children are afforded a number of different protections when they encounter the criminal justice system. The need for special protection stems from the vulnerable position they occupy in society. When children form part ...