Browsing PER: Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal by Subject "Human dignity"
Now showing items 1-6 of 6
-
A contextual analysis of the hate speech provisions of the equality act
(2015)The article presents a detailed contextual analysis of the categorical prohibition of hate speech in terms of section 10(1) of the Equality Act. It is argued that this provision is not primarily intended to describe and ... -
The core meaning of human dignity
(2016)The concept of human dignity is relatively new in international and domestic constitutional law. Dignity is protected as a value or a right, or both, in international law and many domestic jurisdictions. It is difficult ... -
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing in South Africa : Stumbling Over the First Legal Hurdle?
(PER/PELJ, 2022)Despite the growing popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, there is minimal South African literature on the topic. The limited available research suggests that direct-to-consumer genetic testing is unregulated. ... -
The employee's right to freedom of religion versus the employer's workplace needs: an ongoing battle: TDF network Africa (Pty) Ltd v Faris 2019 40 ILJ 326 (LAC)
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The right to religion is well protected in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (the Constitution) as well as attendant legislation. Section 15(1) of the Constitution provides that all persons have the ... -
A selection of constitutional perspectives on human kidney sales
(2013)There are thousands of desperate people globally who need a kidney for transplantation. The number of people who require a kidney transplant continues to escalate faster than the number of kidneys available for a transplant. ... -
Warrantless search and seizures by the South African Police Service : weighing up the right to privacy versus the prevention of crime
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The constitutional right to privacy is enshrined in section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. It is premised on the notion that all persons should be protected from intrusions on their privacy ...