Interpretation of Bill of Rights 39. (1) When interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or forum a. must promote the values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom; b. must consider international law; and c. may consider foreign law. (2) When interpreting any legislation, and when developing the common law or customary law, every court, tribunal or forum must promote the spirit, purport and objects of the Bill of Rights. (3) The Bill of Rights does not deny the existence of any other rights or freedoms that are recognized or conferred by common law, customary law or legislation, to the extent that they are consistent with the Bill.

ARTICLES IN THE RSA. BILL OF RIGHTS AS PER THE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF ETHNIC/NATIONAL, CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC AND RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

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