Tag: Criminal Law Amendment Act
Sex work and labour rights – an isolated precedent?
The debate surrounding the labour rights of sex workers remains one of the most polarising issues in modern international labour law. Belgium's recent decision to grant comprehensive labour protection to sex workers has been hailed by many as a human rights victory. However, others caution that it introduces complex social and moral dilemmas.
Employment of sex offenders regulated
The Criminal Law Amendment Act 32 of 2007 (CLAA) prohibits certain employers from hiring or continuing to employ sex offenders. These 'employers' are defined as those that employ staff who, directly or indirectly, deal with vulnerable people.
