Summary

The South African Street law programme is designed to teach law to learners from a variety of backgrounds, including law students, school learners, school educators, police and correctional services officers, security officers, trade unions, workers, women's organisations, children's organisations, youth groups, NGOs, CBOs and people involved in training such persons and organisations. Two texts covering the programme are available: a Street Law South Africa Learner's Manual and a Street Law South Africa Educator's Manual. The Learner's Manual provides information about the law and practical advice, as well as problems, case studies, mock trials and other exercises designed to encourage active learner participation. The Educator's Manual explains how to conduct the exercises in the Learner's Manual and provides solutions to the problems. Contents include: - Part 1: Introduction to South African law and the legal system - Part 2: Criminal law and child justice - Part 3: Consumer law - Part 4: Family law - Part 5: Socio-economic rights - Part 6: Employment law