Section 24 Of The South African Constitution

The constitution act 108 of 1996.

Section 24 of the south african constitution. Statutes of t e public of south africa constitutional law constitution of the republic of south africa act ss. 8 12 2 a provision of the bill of rights binds a natural or a juristic person if and to the extent that it is applicable taking into account the nature of the right and the nature of any. Section 24 now enshrines environmental rights in south africa.

Section 24 of south africa s constitution is dedicated to the environment. A human dignity the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. Republic of south africa 1.

Section 24 of the constitution act 108 of 1996. The environmental right is contained in the constitution of the republic of south africa act 108 of 1996 hereafter referred to as the constitution. A human dignity the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms.

This right is interpreted to have a two fold purpose. The first part guarantees a healthy environment to every person. C supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.

Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well being and to have the environment protected through reasonable legislative measures. The constitution of south africa is the supreme law of the republic of south africa it provides the legal foundation for the existence of the republic it sets out the rights and duties of its citizens and defines the structure of the government the current constitution the country s fifth was drawn up by the parliament elected in 1994 in the south african general election 1994. B non racialism and non sexism.

The right to an environment that is not harmful to human health or well being section 24 a 2. B non racialism and non sexism. 1 republic of south africa the republic of south africa is one sovereign democratic state founded on the following values.