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The objects of the South African Law Reform Commission are to do research with reference to all branches of the law in order to make recommendations to Government for the development, improvement, modernisation or reform of the law. The Commission investigates matters appearing on a programme approved by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. Reports and other documents published by the Commission are made available on the Commission's website for general information.

Kindly note that the Commission is not in a position to give legal advice to members of the public.

What's New

2025.02.20: Media statements relating to Discussion Papers on Alternative Dispute Resolution (DP 164), Non-Trial Resolutions (DP 165), Arrest Dispensation (DP 166) & Bail System (DP 167) under Project 151

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2025.02.20: Discussion Papers on Alternative Dispute Resolution (DP 164), Non-Trial Resolutions (DP 165), Arrest Dispensation (DP 166) & Bail System (DP 167) under Project 151. Closing date for comments: 31 March 2025

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2025.02.14: Media statement by the South African Law Reform Commission regarding Consultative Workshops on its Discussion Paper 168 Project 94 Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Mediation Act for South Africa

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2025.01.31: Extension of closing date for comment on Discussion Paper 163 on domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to 30 April 2025

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2025.01.28: Discussion Paper 168: Project 94: Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Mediation Act for South Africa & media statement. Closing date for comments: 30 April 2025

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