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

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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

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Law | 10 July 2024

Electoral Court fines ANC, ATM, COPE, PAC, NFP and AIC

They failed to provide audited financial statements

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Law | 13 May 2024

Government officials cannot hide behind the sub judice rule

It’s not an excuse for failing to answer difficult questions

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Law | 14 October 2022

When can someone be removed from public land without a court order?

We explain what the courts have ruled

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Law | 27 September 2022

Court overturns ruling on worker fired for assault

Constitutional Court sets boundaries on “common purpose” rule

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Law | 23 August 2022

Court orders public apologies to Chinese community

Posts on Facebook found to be hate speech

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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.

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Law | 6 July 2022

Labour Court dismisses challenge to Covid vaccination policy

Case provides clarity on when a company vaccination policy will be lawful

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Law | 15 March 2022