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Civil Society Working Group submits joint Agenda for Action to Zondo Commission
The Civil Society Working Group (CSWG) on State Capture jointly submitted an Agenda for Action – a summary of civil society\’s recommendations – to the
True judgment needed in Hlophe vs Goliath
Judges deny complicity, but the complaint against John Hlophe poses grave questions about their own integrity Earlier this week the judges of the Western Cape
JSC must act now and remove Judge Hlophe
Last week Judge Patricia Goliath, Deputy Judge President of the Western Cape, set off a judicial bomb when she levelled a number of serious complaints
Hlophe can’t exercise powers of a judge until proper investigation completed, says FUL
MEDIA STATEMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW 26 January 2020 For over 12 years now Freedom Under Law (FUL) – an NGO established to protect and
FUL supports Nadel’s call for urgent suspension of Judge Hlophe
MEDIA STATEMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW For over 12 years now Freedom Under Law (FUL) – an NGO established to protect and advance the rule
Judges’ Silence Deafening in Lone Action Against Hlophe
Whenever the situation in South Africa seems particularly bleak and depressing – sort of like right now – you can trust that there’ll be a
FUL concerned by corruption at highest levels of Namibian Government
Freedom Under Law (FUL) views with deep concern the implications for the rule of law throughout the region of this week’s revelations of corruption at
End of the road for Jiba, Mrwebi as justice committee set to recommend they not be reinstated at NPA
Jan Gerber News 24 Advocates Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi will not be reinstated at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). On Tuesday, the portfolio committee
FUL welcomes conviction of Richard Mdluli, former head of Crime Intelligence
Yesterday General Richard Mdluli, former head of Crime Intelligence in the SAPS, was convicted in the High Court, Johannesburg on counts of kidnapping, assault with intent
Public Protector’s report on Ivan Pillay’s early retirement an attempt to reheat a long-cold dish
Freedom Under Law (FUL) is dismayed but not surprised to learn of the Public Protector’s findings in respect of Mr Ivan Pillay’s early retirement and
FUL welcomes President’s decision to remove Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi
Freedom Under Law (FUL) believes that the decision of the President to remove Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi from their positions at the National Prosecuting
FUL concerned at reports of mass surveillance of law-abiding persons, including its Executive Officer
According to a news report yesterday, the State Security Agency under the command of former President Zuma subjected numbers of private individuals to unlawful surveillance.
Civil society condemns attacks on Zondo Commission
We, civil society organisations in South Africa, express our deep concern at the attacks made in recent days on the State Capture Commission by the
FUL concerned by intimidation of Zondo Commission staff and witnesses
Freedom Under Law (FUL)is concerned at the protests and utterances which occurred this week outside the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture. FUL
FUL welcomes personal costs order against Minister Bathabile Dlamini
Freedom Under Law (FUL) welcomes the judgment of the Constitutional Court delivered yesterday, ordering Minister Bathabile Dlamini to personally pay costs incurred by Black Sash
FUL welcomes ConCourt judgment finding Shaun Abrahams’s appointment as NDPP invalid
Freedom Under Law (FUL) welcomes the judgment delivered today by the Constitutional Court in which it held that the termination of Mr Mxolisi Nxasana’s position
FUL concerned by Nomgcobo Jiba’s continued presence at NPA
Freedom Under Law (FUL) has instructed its lawyers to write to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shaun Abrahams, seeking clarity as to the
Richard Mdluli
In September 2020, Richard Mdluli, former head of Crime Intelligence in the SAPS, was sentenced in the High Court, Johannesburg to an effective five years
Freedom Under Law: Tribute to the Rt. Hon. The Lord Steyn, P.C
Freedom Under Law regrets that the founding Chair of its International Advisory Board, Lord Steyn, died in London on 28 November 2017. Johan van Zijl
Raid on the Helen Suzman Foundation
Statement by 18 NGOs On Sunday afternoon the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) offices in Parktown, Johannesburg were the target of a military-style raid. Those conducting
Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law go to court to review appointment of General Berning Ntlemeza as head of Hawks
Media release The urgent application launched yesterday by Freedom Under Law (FUL) and the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) aims to have General Berning Ntlemeza prevented
Mdluli case finally back in court
On Wednesday this week (11 September) the High Court in Pretoria is due to hear an important case that was launched urgently by Freedom Under
This week at the JSC
Everyone concerned about the Rule of Law in Southern Africa must have noted with mounting dismay this week’s news and media comment on the Judicial
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights statement on release of Beatrice Mtetwa
High Court Judge Justice Joseph Musakwa on Monday 25 March 2013 put the brakes on the malicious persecution of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights board
FUL welcomes African Commission’s ruling in favour of Gabriel Shumba, reiterates concern for safety of Beatrice Mtetwa
Freedom Under Law (FUL) welcomes the recently released decision of the African Commission in the torture case brought against the government of Zimbabwe by Advocate
Release Beatrice Mtetwa!
Freedom Under Law, founded to assert the rule of law in Southern Africa, condemns the arrest reported today of the member of its Board of
The Rule of Law requires an independent legal profession
Hugh Corder and Alistair Price The Legal Practice Bill has laudable goals. It is widely acknowledged that legal services are not affordable for most South Africans.
JCC decision on complaints against Judge President Hlophe
Freedom Under Law is gratified that its years of effort in regard to Judge Hlophe’s conduct have borne fruit. We respectfully welcome the view of the
CLA, CLEA and CMJA statement on SADC Tribunal
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA) are concerned about the recent decision
Judge Hlophe’s legal costs
Freedom Under Law (FUL) is surprised that the Minister of Justice has reportedly made known that, irrespective of the outcome, the State – i.e. the
Court grants FUL order
Today the Pretoria High Court handed down judgment, upholding FUL’s application with costs. FUL had sought an urgent interdict against the Acting Police Commissioner allocating
Gen Mdluli fails to answer FUL
Gen Richard Mdluli’s attorney has written to the attorneys for Freedom Under Law today, asking for their last-minute ‘condonation’ of his failure to file his
Gen Mdluli suspended
Freedom Under Law welcomes the decision now by the acting Commissioner once again to suspend Gen Mdluli. FUL's court application for an urgent interdict was
FUL’s urgent application: Gen Richard Mdluli
FUL today launched an urgent application to interdict Gen Richard Mdluli from continuing to discharge any function as a police officer pending the judicial review
Judgment of the Constitutional Court in regard to Judge Hlophe
FUL welcomes the judgment of the Constitutional Court which now finally puts to rest Judge Hlophe's attempts to challenge the orders issued by the Supreme
An assault on the Constitution
Hugh Corder The newspaper billboards on Monday proclaimed shock at President Zuma’s “attack” on the Constitutional Court (CC). My immediate reaction was to wonder what
Kriegler ‘kritiseer proses, nie Mogoeng’
Maryna Lamprecht Oudregter Johann Kriegler, voorsitter van die regsorganisasie Freedom Under Law (FUL), het gister gesê hy het nié pres. Jacob Zuma se besluit om
Joint statement by Freedom Under Law and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law
The South African Constitution is a model to the world in its endorsement of the rule of law. The core principle is that no one
Judge Hlophe sits as a member of the JSC
Last month Freedom Under Law (FUL) heard that Judge Hlophe had sat as a member of the Judicial Service Commission during the previous week. This
Recent developments in Swaziland
Freedom Under Law was established to promote the rule of law throughout Southern Africa. It monitors governance practices, identifies threats to the rule of law
Extension of term of office of Chief Justice Ngcobo
Freedom Under Law (FUL) is deeply concerned at the announcement of the extension of the chief justice’s term of office but makes plain that this
JSC itself not compliant, says SCA
The Board of Freedom under Law welcomes the two judgments handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal relating to the Judicial Service Commission’s conduct
Draft Protection of Information Bill
One of the laws which assisted the apartheid regime in its dying days was the Protection of Information Act, part of the “internal security” package
FUL deplores appointment of civil servant as acting judge
Freedom Under Law views with great concern the reported appointment as an acting judge in the Northern Cape of Adv Mpshe, a legal practitioner in
JSC to oppose FUL’s challenge to its dismissal of the dispute between ConCourt judges and Judge Hlophe
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to oppose Freedom Under Law\’s court challenge to its dismissal of the dispute between Constitutional Court judges and Western Cape
FUL launches application to review JSC decisions
On Wednesday 14 October 2009 Freedom Under Law launched an application in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside four decisions by the
Zimbabwe Supreme Court rules in favour of Jestina Mukoko
On Monday 28 September 2009 the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe, sitting as a Constitutional Court, delivered its ruling in favour of human rights activist Jestina
FUL responds to the two statements issued by Mr Ramaphosa’s office on 5 September 2009
The Application to set aside the decision of the Judicial Service Commission is being brought by Freedom Under Law, a regional organisation that seeks to
Kgomotso Moroka SC resigns from the FUL Board of Directors.
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Judge Johann Kriegler addresses the Wits Law School
Judge Johann Kriegler (speaking in his personal capacity) delivered an address on judicial independence and transformation to the Wits Law School. He cautioned against sacrificing