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Constitutional Law [2019] ZACC 46

Centre for Child Law and Others v Media 24 Limited and Others (CCT261/18)

Centre for Child Law and Others v Media 24 Limited and Others (CCT261/18) [2019] ZACC 46; 2020 (3) BCLR 245 (CC); 2020 (1) SACR 469 (CC); 2020 (4) SA 319 (CC) (4 December 2019)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT261/18
Judges
Mogoeng, Cameron, Froneman, Jafta, Khampepe, Ledwaba, Madlanga, Mhlantla, Nicholls, Theron

The Constitutional Court held that section 154(3) unlawfully failed to protect child victims’ identities and should extend beyond age 18, subject to consent or court order.

  • Identity Protection Of Children
  • Best Interests Of The Child
  • Freedom Of Expression Limitation
  • Open Justice
  • Equality Before The Law
  • Restorative Justice
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