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Introduction to Selected Aspects of South African Law - PRMSA01

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Purpose: Syllabus/Content: Legal framework distinguishing between substantive and formal law with a discussion of the aims and objectives of both fields and their various sub-divisions. The place of the Film and Publication Board in the framework of South African law is indicated specifically. The sources of South African law. On this point the focus will be on the general sources demonstrated through their application to the field of classification specifically. Legal philosophies and themes underlying law and its purpose in society. This topic was included on the advice of one of the attendees of our previous meeting. It will present the theories of law which will be tied through examples to the work of classifiers. This forms the philosophical content of legal theory and interpretation. Classification of law into constitutional, customary, civil and criminal law. Here the categorisation will form the background for the introduction of specific aspects related to classifiers such as freedom of speech, criminal and civil liability for aspect of rights infringement etc. Overview of the court structure. The international framework for children's rights. The constitutional framework for children's rights Overview of the central legislative acts having an impact on children's rights in South Africa.