Welcome

The objects of the South African Law Reform Commission are to do research with reference to all branches of the law in order to make recommendations to Government for the development, improvement, modernisation or reform of the law. The Commission investigates matters appearing on a programme approved by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. Reports and other documents published by the Commission are made available on the Commission's website for general information.

Kindly note that the Commission is not in a position to give legal advice to members of the public.

What's New

  • 2013.02.28: Invitation to enter the Ismail Mahomed Law Reform Essay Competition for the 2013 academic year
  • 2013.01.21: New telephone number for the SALRC: 012 622 6300
  • 2012.04.18: New Reports (7): Project 25 Statutory Law Revision: Legislation administered by the Departments of Human Settlements; Labour; Public Works; and Rural Development and Land Reform; Energy, Mineral Resources; and the review of National Treasury’s non-tax legislation
  • 2012.02.15: Invitation to enter the Ismail Mahomed Law Reform Essay Competition for the 2011 and 2012 academic years
  • 2012.01.30: Discussion Paper 130 (Project 25) Statutory Law Revision: Legislation Administered by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Family law and marriage)