Browsing by Subject "Human dignity"
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Assisted dying and moral principles : the quest for just and legitimate norms in constitutional interpretation
(2016)In this thesis the relationship between law and morality is examined, posing the question whether or not the law consists of - or to some extent at least includes - principles that can help an adjudicator to determine how ... -
Die beskerming van kinderslagoffers van seksuele misdrywe, met besondere verwysing na die reg op menswaardigheid en inligting
(2014)Section 234 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, states that in order to deepen the culture of democracy established by the Constitution, Parliament may adopt Charters of Rights consistent with the ... -
A contextual analysis of the hate speech provisions of the equality act
(2015)The article presents a detailed contextual analysis of the categorical prohibition of hate speech in terms of section 10(1) of the Equality Act. It is argued that this provision is not primarily intended to describe and ... -
The core meaning of human dignity
(2016)The concept of human dignity is relatively new in international and domestic constitutional law. Dignity is protected as a value or a right, or both, in international law and many domestic jurisdictions. It is difficult ... -
Die begeleiding van die geloofsgemeenskap tot die skep van ’n rimpel-effek van geregtigheid: ’n Prakties-teologiese studie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The focus of this study is to investigate and to provide guidance to the faith community (the church) regarding the realization of the ripple effect and nature of righteousness. Years ago, Firet (1978:33) used the term ... -
Die waarde van menswaardigheid in die bioetiek
(Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, 2009)Bioethicists and jurists put forward that the notion of “human dignity” adds nothing to the field of bioethics and is essentially a meaningless term. Against this presupposition the view is put forward that the notion of ... -
Dignity and work: global market and self-sustenance
(2007)It is argued here that market fundamentalistic theories ignore the issue of human agency in work, and the different types of work, because – focussing on the market mechanism, supply, demand, and price - they have lost ... -
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing in South Africa : Stumbling Over the First Legal Hurdle?
(PER/PELJ, 2022)Despite the growing popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, there is minimal South African literature on the topic. The limited available research suggests that direct-to-consumer genetic testing is unregulated. ... -
The employee's right to freedom of religion versus the employer's workplace needs: an ongoing battle: TDF network Africa (Pty) Ltd v Faris 2019 40 ILJ 326 (LAC)
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The right to religion is well protected in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (the Constitution) as well as attendant legislation. Section 15(1) of the Constitution provides that all persons have the ... -
Humanism and nature – some reflections on a complex relationship
(2006)The paper starts with a systematical analysis of the interrelationship of humanism and nature. It proceeds to a historical reconstruction of this relationship in the development of Western humanism from ancient Rome via ...