ArticlesMediaCriminal Justice, Restorative JusticeCSVR Submission on the Child Justice BillThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation has read the proposed Bill and would like to comment on one aspect thereof that relates to Restorative Justice elements. Broadly speaking, the CSVR is satisfied that the Bill sets out the basic principles of Restorative Justice, and that these principles are reinforced throughout the Bill and its provisions. However, when… Read More CSVROctober 28, 2002
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingTackling Police Corruption in South AfricaWhat is the extent and nature of the problem in South Africa? What are its causes and what should be done to curtail it? Are police managers clear about what they have to do to combat and prevent corruption? This document will discuss and attempt to answer these questions. The first section examines the indicators most commonly used to assess… Read More Gareth NewhamJune 3, 2002
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingNew Wine from an Old Cask? The South African Police Service and the Process of TransformationThe subsequent paper looks to discuss the South African Police Service (SAPS) and its process of evolution. It delves into many facets of subject, such as the the realities and continuation of police brutality, key dimensions of transformation and repression to crime control. Read More David BruceMay 9, 2002
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, Policing, Torture and State ViolenceMonitoring Police Violence and Torture in South AfricaWhilst much has been written on human rights violations committed by the police in South Africa, including aspects that have utilized some quantitative data, especially in relation to political detainees, the bulk of these violations perpetrated by the South African Police have not been subject to effective monitoring. The subsequent report analyses facets relating to this, such as the distinction… Read More Piers PigouApril 1, 2002
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingThe Legal Framework on the Use of Lethal Force in Effecting Arrest – A New Section 49?This memorandum had been written in response to the previous impasse over the legislative framework dealing with the use of lethal force for purposes of arrest as provided for in the amendment to Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act, provided for in Section 7 of the Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 122 of 1998 (henceforward Section 7 of the JMSAA)… Read More David BruceMarch 1, 2002
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Criminal JusticePrison Conditions in AfricaThe subsequent article provides an in-depth examination of prisons in Kenya and Uganda, based on information available from Newspaper reports, and the few reports that are available in respect of each country. It explores subjects such as the exploitation of prisoner's labour for personal gain by prison authorities and torture and ill treatment amongst other issues. Read More Amanda DisselDecember 19, 2001
