UKZN Law students helping the homeless to know their rights
This comes after the recent news item drew attention to the theft of blankets from the homeless in Durban by the police, even as the nights were getting colder.
THE University of KwaZulu-Natal fourth year students with Janine Hicks working closely with Denis Hurley Centre to help the homeless to realise their rights and spending time with them listening to their challenges.
These UKZN School of Law students have been helping people to be more aware of the quality of evidence they would need to bring a complaint against the police.
This comes after the recent news item drew attention to the theft of blankets from the homeless in Durban by the police, even as the nights were getting colder.
They say this is important because the very law enforcement officials who are paid to protect all citizens – Metro Police, SAPS and Municipality-funded private security are in fact the most likely to perpetrate violations against the homeless.
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One law student, Blaire Masters, said, “My experience at the Denis Hurley Centre opened my eyes to the reality of the justice system.”
Another student, Zesizwe Biyela, added “It made me aware of the hardships the homeless face, from being ignored by police and hospital staff to getting shunned by society in general.”
Spokesperson for Metro Police, Senior Superintendant Parboo Sewpersad said he will get back to the Reporter after his meeting.
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