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

  • 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)
  • 2011.12.01: Media Statement on Discussion Papers 129
  • 2011.12.01: Branded Annual Report 2010/2011 published
  • 2011.11.23: Discussion Paper 129 on the review of legislation administered by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
  • 2011.11.07: Media Statements on Discussion Papers 127 and 128