Publication

Jul 2008

This report explores how the South African criminal justice system processes complaints of rape. It provides insights into how and why justice may in fact be eroded and can weaken the criminal justice system’s ability to deter sexual violence. The report is based on a study in Gauteng Province and describes characteristics of reported rape in the area.

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Author Lisa Vetten, Rachel Jewkes, Romi Sigsworth, Nicola Christofides, Lizle Loots, Olivia Dunseith
Series CSVR Publications
Publisher Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
Copyright © 2008 Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
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