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Explain the importance of knowing the history of the judiciary prior to democracy.
Explain the importance of knowing the history of the judiciary prior to democracy.
Knowing the history of the judiciary prior to democracy is important because it provides context and understanding of how the judicial system has evolved over time. It helps to identify any biases or injustices that may have existed in the past and allows for a more informed analysis of current legal principles and decisions.
What is transformative constitutionalism and how does it relate to judicial transformation?
What is transformative constitutionalism and how does it relate to judicial transformation?
Transformative constitutionalism is a concept that refers to the use of the constitution to bring about social change and address historical injustices. It involves interpreting and applying the constitution in a way that promotes equality, dignity, and human rights. Judicial transformation, on the other hand, refers to the role of the judiciary in implementing transformative constitutionalism through its decisions and judgments.
How does the concept of decolonization affect the judiciary?
How does the concept of decolonization affect the judiciary?
The concept of decolonization in the judiciary refers to the need to address and rectify the historical legacies of colonialism and its impact on the legal system. It involves recognizing and challenging any discriminatory or oppressive practices that may have been inherited from the colonial era and promoting a more inclusive and equitable justice system.
Name three courts established by Section 166 of the Constitution.
Name three courts established by Section 166 of the Constitution.
Who is the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court?
Who is the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court?
Where is the seat of the Constitutional Court located?
Where is the seat of the Constitutional Court located?
Name one of the divisions of the High Court of South Africa.
Name one of the divisions of the High Court of South Africa.
What is the core difference between parliamentary sovereignty and constitutional supremacy?
What is the core difference between parliamentary sovereignty and constitutional supremacy?
What is the rationale behind the tripartite separation of powers?
What is the rationale behind the tripartite separation of powers?
What is transformative constitutionalism?
What is transformative constitutionalism?
What is the significance of constitutional supremacy for a state?
What is the significance of constitutional supremacy for a state?
What are the key features that have emerged since the coming into existence of the South African Constitution in relation to the judiciary?
What are the key features that have emerged since the coming into existence of the South African Constitution in relation to the judiciary?
What does Section 165 of the South African Constitution state?
What does Section 165 of the South African Constitution state?
What case is referenced in the text to support the importance of the judiciary in a democratic country?
What case is referenced in the text to support the importance of the judiciary in a democratic country?
What does transformative constitutionalism demand from lawyers?
What does transformative constitutionalism demand from lawyers?
What are the key characteristics of transformative constitutionalism?
What are the key characteristics of transformative constitutionalism?
What was the role of judges in the apartheid era?
What was the role of judges in the apartheid era?
What is the purpose of Section 174(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa?
What is the purpose of Section 174(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa?
What does Section 167 of the South African Constitution provide for?
What does Section 167 of the South African Constitution provide for?
What is the highest court in constitutional matters in South Africa?
What is the highest court in constitutional matters in South Africa?
What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
What is constitutional jurisdiction?
What is constitutional jurisdiction?
What is the difference between concurrent and exclusive jurisdiction?
What is the difference between concurrent and exclusive jurisdiction?
What does the Constitution grant jurisdiction to certain courts for?
What does the Constitution grant jurisdiction to certain courts for?
Who can appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to confirm or vary an order of constitutional invalidity?
Who can appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to confirm or vary an order of constitutional invalidity?
What case challenged the constitutional validity of certain Bills?
What case challenged the constitutional validity of certain Bills?
Which four Bills did Doctors for Life International argue were passed without fulfilling the constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement?
Which four Bills did Doctors for Life International argue were passed without fulfilling the constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement?
Which court did Sonke Gender Justice NPC launch a constitutional challenge to the Act in?
Which court did Sonke Gender Justice NPC launch a constitutional challenge to the Act in?
Who were the first to sixth respondents in the High Court proceedings in the Sonke Gender Justice NPC case?
Who were the first to sixth respondents in the High Court proceedings in the Sonke Gender Justice NPC case?
Who lodged complaints with the Public Protector concerning the security upgrades at the President's Nkandla private residence?
Who lodged complaints with the Public Protector concerning the security upgrades at the President's Nkandla private residence?
According to section 167(4)(e) of the Constitution, who has the exclusive jurisdiction to decide that Parliament or the President has failed to fulfill a constitutional obligation?
According to section 167(4)(e) of the Constitution, who has the exclusive jurisdiction to decide that Parliament or the President has failed to fulfill a constitutional obligation?
What does the EFF ask for in their application to the Constitutional Court?
What does the EFF ask for in their application to the Constitutional Court?
Which courts have jurisdiction to pronounce on the constitutional validity of laws or conduct of the President?
Which courts have jurisdiction to pronounce on the constitutional validity of laws or conduct of the President?
What does Esau claim in their case?
What does Esau claim in their case?
What does Esau call for in their case?
What does Esau call for in their case?
According to section 172(2)(a) of the Constitution, what must happen for a High Court order concerning the constitutional validity of conduct of the President to have force?
According to section 172(2)(a) of the Constitution, what must happen for a High Court order concerning the constitutional validity of conduct of the President to have force?
What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
What is the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court?
Why does the Constitutional Court have exclusive jurisdiction?
Why does the Constitutional Court have exclusive jurisdiction?
What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Appeal?
What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Appeal?
What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
What powers do the courts have in constitutional matters?
What is the role of other courts in constitutional matters?
What is the role of other courts in constitutional matters?
What is the main question at issue in the matter of Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma?
What is the main question at issue in the matter of Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma?
What did the order in the case Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Zuma3 (CCT 295/20) direct Mr Zuma to do?
What did the order in the case Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Zuma3 (CCT 295/20) direct Mr Zuma to do?
What actions did Mr Zuma take in response to the order?
What actions did Mr Zuma take in response to the order?
What does Section 167(6)(a) of the South African Constitution provide for?
What does Section 167(6)(a) of the South African Constitution provide for?
Why is direct access being granted in this case?
Why is direct access being granted in this case?
How does Section 34 of the South African Constitution guarantee the right to access courts?
How does Section 34 of the South African Constitution guarantee the right to access courts?
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