How the judgment by the German Federal Constitutional Court on the German debt brake entrenches climate injustice

As a major emitter of greenhouse gasses, Germany has a fundamental responsibility to show solidarity with developing countries suffering from the effects of climate change. This obligation is clear from…

Anti-Racism Law and its Limits

Contemplating the “Conceptual Blurriness of Race” By drawing upon insights of sociolegal thought, feminism and the US social context, this contribution argues that anti-racism law’s apparent ineffectiveness stems from its…

German police controls and structural racism

Since 15 March 2024, Germany has an ombudsperson for its federal police forces. The German Bundestag passed a law creating the Polizeibeauftragte des Bundes (federal police commissioner). The former MP…

Unmasking the Intractable: Exploring Anti-Racism and the Law

Racism trends across the world reveal persistent and evolving challenges despite legislative efforts and advancements in social cohesion. In the EU, an ominous rising wave of far-right populism has exacerbated…

The Darker Side of Chocolate: The Bittersweet Reality of Child Labour in Chocolate Production

Introduction In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the safeguarding of children’s rights has emerged as a critical concern, particularly regarding the operations of multinational corporations (MNCs) across diverse jurisdictions. Child…

Placing the Affected at the Centre of the Debate

Opinion Paper: Those affected must be placed at the centre of the debate in order to ensure the implementation of existing documents with existing resources, instead of constantly “bringing new…

Leave it to our children

An Appeal To Involve The Youth In Climate Policy Introduction Some of the most influential politicians could be our grandfathers and -mothers. They stand there confidently and preach that they…

Is Article 34 (6) rendering the African Human Rights System ineffective?

Introduction The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the ‘African Charter’) is the central international human rights instrument charged with the promotion and protection of human rights on the…

Universalism of Human Rights versus Cultural Relativism within the African discourse

Introduction The discourse surrounding cultural relativism and universalism in the context of human rights is a contentious and thought-provoking subject which is not just an academically discussed issue, but also…

University of Pretoria expert assesses Botswana’s state of readiness for 2024 elections

The government of Botswana should take steps to address gaps in the legal framework such as fixing of the election date, finalisation of the constitution review process and state funding…