Child Law in South Africa

Product Details:
Author(s):
Boezaart, T
Year Published:
2018
Edition
2nd Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The second edition of Child Law in South Africa provides insight into the profound impact of recent legislative changes and developments in the associated regulatory frameworks, the judicial interpretation of ground-breaking case law, and the latest research findings in child law in South Africa. The work that has been done at an international level is also incorporated as far as possible within the confines of the topics addressed in this publication.
This new edition of Child Law in South Africa does not merely follow in the path of its predecessor: this publication includes 11 entirely new chapters and 11 ‘new’ authors – experts who did not contribute to the previous edition. Even the ‘revised’ chapters add value as they systematically and critically deal with new knowledge and enhance research.
Child Law in South Africa is written by 22 experts in the field, edited by Professor Trynie Boezaart, an internationally acknowledged researcher in child law, and independently peer-reviewed. The book reflects the enormous scope and dynamics involved in child law and is sure to encourage further debate and analysis.
Content
Table of Statutes and Regulations 
Table of International instruments 
Part I: Aspects of private law pertaining to children
Child law, the child and South African private law
Maintenance for children 
Parental responsibilities and rights
Legal representation of children 
Child-informed mediation and parenting coordination 
Adoption of children 
The child in need of care and protection 
Special child protective measures in the Children’s Act and beyond 
Upholding the best interests of the child in South African customary law
Part II: Constitutional and international protection of children’s rights
The theory of children’s rights 
Constitutional protection of children’s rights 
Children’s socio-economic rights 
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
Intercountry adoption 
Part III: Education law
The right to a basic education 
The impact of the Constitution on learners’ rights 
The South African Schools Act
School discipline 
Part IV: Justice for children as victims and as offenders
Sexual offences against children 
Children as victims and witnesses 
Child justice 
Bibliography 
Index
Interest / Benefit to
Judges
Magistrates
Legal professionals
Academics
Children’s rights advocates
Students