The Bill of Rights Handbook by Iain Currie & Johan de Waal

The Bill of Rights Handbook by Iain Currie and Johan de Waal is one of South Africa’s leading reference works on constitutional law and the interpretation and application of the Bill of Rights contained in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Written for students, academics, advocates, attorneys and others working with constitutional and human rights law, this substantial sixth edition provides detailed discussion of the principles and jurisprudence that have shaped South African constitutional practice.

The Bill of Rights Handbook examines the structure of Bill of Rights litigation, application and interpretation of constitutional rights, justiciability, jurisdiction, limitations of rights and constitutional remedies. Individual rights are considered in depth, including equality, human dignity, life, freedom and security of the person, privacy, freedom of expression, religion, association, political rights, property, labour relations and environmental rights. The authors also address socio-economic rights such as housing, healthcare, food, water and social security, together with children’s rights, education, administrative justice, access to information and access to courts.

Particularly valuable within the South African legal environment, The Bill of Rights Handbook combines discussion of constitutional principles with extensive consideration of judicial interpretation and developing case law. Its broad scope makes it useful both as an academic textbook and as a working legal reference.

Condition – Very Good

Paperback copy with light general shelf and handling wear to the covers and extremities. The binding appears firm and the page block is clean and well presented.