Section 39 Constitution of South Africa 1996

06 Dec, 2021 South Africa Constitution 1996 0 Comments 0

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Section 39 Constitution of South Africa 1996

Section 39 of the Constitution of South Africa 1996 (as amended) is about Interpretation of Bill of Rights. It is under Chapter 2 of the Constitution. Chapter 2 is titled ‘Bill of Rights‘.

1. When interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or forum

a. must promote the values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom;

b. must consider international law; and

c. may consider foreign law.

2. When interpreting any legislation, and when developing the common law or customary law, every court, tribunal or forum must promote the spirit, purport and objects of the Bill of Rights.

3. The Bill of Rights does not deny the existence of any other rights or freedoms that are recognised or conferred by common law, customary law or legislation, to the extent that they are consistent with the Bill.

Section 38 Constitution of South Africa 1996

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