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Access to courts
The constitutional right to have legal disputes that can be resolved by law decided in a fair public hearing before a court or appropriate forum.
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Bill of Rights
The chapter of the South African Constitution that sets out fundamental rights and binds the state and, in some cases, private parties.
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Equality
The constitutional principle that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
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Freedom and security of the person
A constitutional right protecting personal freedom, bodily security, and related protections against certain forms of violence, detention, or control.
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Human dignity
A foundational constitutional value and right recognising every person's inherent worth and the right to have that dignity respected and protected.
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Supremacy of the Constitution
The principle that the Constitution is the highest law in South Africa and law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid.
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