Category Archives: Expungement
South Africa’s cancelling of Covid criminal records must be just the start
Reprinted from the Guardian, by Koketso Moeti – 2023-07-24 Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has introduced a process to expunge the criminal records of people who violated Covid-19 restrictions. The author argues that the possibility of expungement should be broadened to … Continue reading
Criminal record and employment
Navigating the impact of a criminal record on employment and opportunities: a comprehensive guide Do you have a criminal record? Do you understand what it means for important aspects of your life – education, employment, housing, and other opportunities? A … Continue reading
Juvenile justice vs. adult criminal justice
Understanding the differences The justice system serves to uphold law and order, protect society, and rehabilitate offenders. While these goals apply to both adults and children (“juveniles”), the approach to achieving them differs significantly. The juvenile justice system and the … Continue reading
Cannabis Bill flawed by privacy and equality concerns
A Wits law student has studied the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which aims to respect the right to privacy of an adult to cultivate a prescribed quantity of cannabis plants, to possess a prescribed quantity of cannabis, and to … Continue reading
Expungement of a criminal record – what is it?
Start fresh Anyone with a criminal record faces considerable obstacles in getting a job. This is the case even for minor offences, especially now that COVID-19 has hit the job market hard. However, if the conviction is 10 years old … Continue reading