Street Law South Africa – Learner’s Manual

Product Details:
Author(s):
McQuoid-Mason, D
Year Published:
2015
Edition
3rd Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The South African Street law programme is designed to teach law to learners from a variety of backgrounds, including law students, school learners, school educators, police and correctional services officers, security officers, trade unions, workers, women’s organisations, children’s organisations, youth groups, NGOs, CBOs and people involved in training such persons and organisations.
Two texts covering the programme are available: a Street Law South Africa Learner’s Manual and a Street Law South Africa Educator’s Manual. The Learner’s Manual provides information about the law and practical advice, as well as problems, case studies, mock trials and other exercises designed to encourage active learner participation.
Key Features
Each chapter includes learner outcomes and assessment criteria and a discussion of the particular area of law.
Exercises are designed to encourage active learning and participation and include problem and case study scenarios.
Content
Part 1: Introduction to South African law and the legal system
Part 2: Criminal law and child justice
Part 3: Consumer law
Part 4: Family law
Part 5: Socio-economic rights
Part 6: Employment law
Interest / Benefit to
Law clinics
Law teachers and students
Community law centres
Government departments
Police and Correctional Services officers
Security officers
Trade unions
NGOs