David Bilchitz

Professor, Fundamental Rights, University of Johannesburg; Director, SAIFAC; Secretary General, International Association of Constitutional Law David Bilchitz has over 421 followers on Twitter.

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Violent protests are a symptom of people being ignored by politicians

Analysis David Bilchitz - 19 May 2016

Widespread protest action reflects a sense of alienation in a democracy, and people feel destruction is the only way they’ll be heard.

Rights bridge the real and the ideal

Article David Bilchitz - 30 Oct 2015

Courts must prescribe action — and take the immediate needs of people into account

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The show must go on – without animal abuse

Article David Bilchitz - 14 May 2015

The department of agriculture drafted a new law on animal protection. It has adopted a minimalist approach that could face constitutional challenges.

Schubart Park eviction a dishonourable injustice

Article David Bilchitz - 24 Oct 2011

Putting Schubart Park residents out on the street without alternative accommodation is a travesty, writes <b>David Bilchitz and Juha Tuovinen</b>.

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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