Gain a deep understanding of how animal cruelty is prosecuted within South Africa’s legal framework.

This course explores the Animals Protection Act and its interaction with the Criminal Procedure Act, including how cases are initiated, investigated, and tried. Learn how evidence is gathered, how charges are laid, and how cases are argued in court. The course also addresses legal loopholes, common challenges in enforcement, and current reform efforts to improve animal protection through strategic litigation and legislative change.

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom - exact details will be sent to registered participants a few days before the course.

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