Children's Rights and Family Autonomy in the South African Context: A Comment on Children's Rights Under the Final Constitution

This Article investigates the nature and extent of the protection granted to children's rights in the South African Constitution. It concludes that the child-centered approach of the Constitution entitles children, as independent actors, to certain fundamental rights. Acknowledging both the par...

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Autor principal: Mosikatsana, Tshepo L. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1998
En:Año: 1998
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