Articles for Geoffrey Allsop
Understanding the High Court ruling on rape and consent
Minister of Justice opposed the case to have “defence of subjective consent to rape” scrapped
Law | 14 October 2024
Understanding the Namibian court ruling that decriminalised gay sex
The fact that a section of society believed that homosexuality was wrong did not mean that the violation of the rights of gay men was justified, the court said
Law | 10 July 2024
Electoral Court fines ANC, ATM, COPE, PAC, NFP and AIC
They failed to provide audited financial statements
Law | 13 May 2024
Government officials cannot hide behind the sub judice rule
It’s not an excuse for failing to answer difficult questions
Law | 14 October 2022
When can someone be removed from public land without a court order?
We explain what the courts have ruled
Law | 27 September 2022
Court overturns ruling on worker fired for assault
Constitutional Court sets boundaries on “common purpose” rule
Law | 23 August 2022
Court orders public apologies to Chinese community
Posts on Facebook found to be hate speech
Law | 1 August 2022
Employees’ rights: what does the law say about Covid vaccination?
The situation is in flux after contradictory CCMA rulings. But there is guidance for employers and workers.
Law | 6 July 2022
Labour Court dismisses challenge to Covid vaccination policy
Case provides clarity on when a company vaccination policy will be lawful
Law | 15 March 2022