The Free Market Foundation Rule of Law Project presents the Section 12 Initiative for a #SaferSouthAfrica
Due to non-harmful crimes being included in the statute book, resources are spent on prosecuting individuals whose actions are not harmful but are considered criminal for various reasons.
It remains my view that South Africa should stay comfortably away from reintroducing the death penalty.
The Rule of Law requires laws to be clear and predictable.
Widespread criminalisation enables the state – under the cover of the ‘rule of law’ – to victimise anyone at will.
Excessive state interference and bureaucracy in private economic affairs undermines economic growth and should be undone.
When it comes to hate speech, complexity is ever present.
The use, cultivation, and possession of cannabis does not harm the rights of any other person.
Communities need to work towards providing positive male role models, social clubs, and better alternatives to gangs for local youths.
It is thus understandable that more laws and rules have evolved. However, we appear to have over-corrected in many spheres.
It seems to me that the courts are closing off all legal avenues to peacefully addressing the phenomenon of politicians inciting their followers to commit grave injustices.
