This research examines the criminal law response to domestic violence in South Africa, analyzing it through historical and comparative approaches.
Historical Approach: The study reviews the evolution of South Africa's legal stance on domestic violence, from early frameworks that overlooked domes...
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1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Historical Approach: The Evolution of Criminal Law in Addressing Domestic Violence in South Africa......... 5
2.1 Early Legal Frameworks and Social Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence ............................................ 5
2.2 Legislative Developments and the Emergence of Domestic Violence Legislation.................................. 5
2.3 The Constitutional Shift and Its Implications on Domestic Violence Laws ............................................ 5
3. Comparative Approach: A Study of Criminal Law Responses in South Africa and Zimbabwe....................... 6
3.1 Overview of Legal Frameworks in South Africa .................................................................................. 6
3.2 Overview of Legal Frameworks in Zimbabwe..................................................................................... 6
3.3 Comparative Analysis of Constitutional and Legislative Protections .................................................... 6
3.4 Case Studies and Judicial Interpretations .......................................................................................... 6
4. Adequacy and Constitutional Implications of Domestic Violence Laws in South Africa ............................... 7
4.1 Gaps in Legal Provisions and Implementation Challenges................................................................... 7
4.2 Constitutional Rights and Protections in Domestic Violence Cases...................................................... 7
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 8
References ............................................................................................................................................... 9
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