Introduction to South African Law Fresh Perspective 4ed

Now in its 4th edition, Introduction to South African Law: Fresh Perspectives offers 1st-year students a comprehensive and highly accessible introduction to South African law. It provides students with a firm foundation in a balanced blend of theory and practice and covers the following sections: Section 1: The roots of our law – History and development of South African law; Section 2: The trunk that supports our law – The Constitution, legislation, legal ethics, case law, common law, customary law, sources of the law, the courts and the legal profession; Section 3: The branches of our law – Constitutional law and human rights, administrative law, criminal law, public law, private law, commercial law and procedural law; Section 4: International law – Public and private international law; and Section 5: The changing tree of law – Aids and the law, and ways of thinking about law or jurisprudence. Key features Engaging chapter openers that encourage students to explore the topics covered in each chapter and question prior knowledge; Activities and case studies throughout the text to promote active thinking and the practice of skills; Applicable case law and extensive references to relevant documents to illustrate the integration of theory and practice in law; Margin notes and definitions of key terms to provide additional student support; and Chapter summaries and revision questions to consolidate the learning experience. New in this edition A new chapter on legal ethics and professional responsibility;