Department of Jurisprudence research seminar probes Dr Thomas Coggin’s paper on the contested terrain of constitutional property law

Posted on September 11, 2023

The Department of Jurisprudence at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law recently hosted a thought-provoking research seminar on 4 September 2023. This event provided fresh insights and critical engagement on contested debates around the constitution and property law and the constitution in...

Call for Applications: Case Study Researcher (Angola and Namibia)

Posted on August 08, 2023

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria (Centre), invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Case Study Researcher--Angola/Namibia. This is a consultancy position within a collaborative research project on the application of the 1969 OAU Convention...

Centre for Human Rights hosts a capacity building on the Rights of Children with Disabilities in Mauritius

Posted on August 08, 2023

From 24 to 25 July 2023, the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria collaborated with the office of the Ombudsperson for Children in Mauritius to host a capacity building on the ‘Rights of Children with Disabilities in the African Human Rights System’.

Research seminar hosted by the Department of Jurisprudence to discuss the book White belongings: Race, property and land in post-apartheid South Africa

Posted on August 07, 2023

The Department of Jurisprudence in the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Law recently hosted an engaging research seminar that left attendees with new perspectives on the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa. The discussions served as a catalyst for transformative dialogue,...

Invitation: International Criminal Justice - Transformation and contemporary issues.

Posted on July 31, 2023

Dr Brammertz will provide an overview of his work as the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

Op-Ed: Equality at the ballot: Challenging hate speech against female political candidates in Zimb elections

Posted on July 11, 2023

As Zimbabwe prepares for its upcoming elections, let us rally together, transcending party lines, to reject hate speech and derogatory language targeting women politicians. Instead, let us celebrate the diverse ideas and perspectives that women bring to the table. Let us foster an atmosphere...

Vacancy - Consultant: Research on Article 22 of the Maputo Protocol (Centre for Human Rights)

Posted on July 10, 2023

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria seeks the consultancy services of an experienced consultant with research expertise to conduct a study to inform the need for the development of interpretative norms on article 22 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human...

Faculty of Law Professor to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow

Posted on June 30, 2023

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow will be honouring Professor Ann Skelton with an honorary Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa in recognition of her excellent leadership as a global figure in international children’s rights and with an established track record in both research and legal...