Shell judgment highlights need for clarity in public consultation
Mining laws must be reconsidered to reflect the jurisprudence that has been developed by SA’s courts
25 September 2022 - 08:42
On September 1, Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge handed down a landmark judgment which cements the importance of public consultation in SA — and the potentially catastrophic consequences of improper consultation on businesses.
The ruling was deservedly welcomed in local and international media as an important victory for rural communities, informal rights holders and public interest groups alike, but it also underscores the need for legal certainty when it comes to public consultation...
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