Rights must protect the innocent, not shield the guilty
Constitution hailed as progressive, yet Naki says murderers, rapists and politicians exploit protections to delay accountability and walk free.
South Africa’s 1996 constitution is often hailed as one of the most progressive in the world – it enshrines a bill of rights that guarantees equality before the law and compels judicial officers to weigh the rights of both the accused and victim.
The criminal justice system, built on constitutional values, is designed to withstand rigorous scrutiny.
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