DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Rights of criminals versus impact on victims

JOHANNESBURG - We’re diving into an issue that continues to spark debate across South Africa.

That's the rights of individuals who have committed crimes, versus the impact on victims and society.

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Critics argue that criminals appear to enjoy a range of rights from free accommodation and healthcare to access to skills development rights that seem to overshadow the severity of their actions.

But is this perception fair, or is it a misrepresentation of a complex legal and human rights framework?

Mametlwe Sebei, an attorney with Lawyers for Human Rights, and legal practitioner, Sithelo spoke to eNCA.

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