View on Africa: tackling corruption through better criminal justice
South Africa needs criminal justice reform to prevent state capture and corruption.
State capture in South Africa was enabled by the appointment of unethical or incompetent people to lead key criminal justice agencies. Selecting new officials can prevent further damage. Legislative and policy changes are also needed so that police and prosecutors can dispense justice and be protected against attempts to subvert the rule of law.
This View on Africa is presented by Gareth Newham, Head of Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria. He will discuss reforms that could improve public confidence in the criminal justice system and help prevent corruption.
About View on Africa
Every Wednesday from 11h00 - 12h00 CAT (09h00 - 10h00 GMT), ISS researchers from Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Pretoria provide expert analysis of major events and trends in Africa. Introductory remarks are followed by an online Q&A with participants.
How to join the briefing
Attend the briefing in person or online via Voiceboxer on your computer or mobile device. To join the briefing online, simply click on the link above, follow the on-screen instructions and select your language preference. Before joining the briefing online, be sure to test your system settings by clicking on this link https://portal.voiceboxer.com/check/audience. Please only use Google Chrome or Firefox to attend the online briefing.
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