This paper is concerned with the use of lethal force by police in South Africa. Police in apartheid South Africa were associated with the excessive use of force. With the transition to democracy various measures were taken to control the…
This is a transcript of a presentation delivered by David Bruce to a public dialogue organised by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. The presentation deals with the question of the use of lethal force by the…
Existing regulations are out of kilter with the White Paper on Corrections in South Africa (2005) and new sexual offences legislation. These need rigorous engagement and revising so as to promote a culture of sexual health, sexual rights, safety and…
This is a submission by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) to the department of justice regarding the draft Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill. The submission expresses several concerns with the bill, and suggests revisions to the…
This is a submission to the department of correctional services by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) regarding the issue of prison labour. The submission gives a brief history of the use of prison labour in…
In recent years there have been numerous press reports on the manipulation of crime statistics that have highlighted the existence of incentives within the SAPS not to record violent crime. This article argues that there are several peculiarities in crime…