Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AG3361-3-3.2-3.2.1
Title
J and Other vs Director General, Department of Home Affairs and Other. Case No: CCT 46/02
Date(s)
- 2002 (Creation)
Level of description
sub-subseries
Extent and medium
2 files
Context area
Name of creator
(1980-)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The applicants were seeking relief, arguing that Section 5 of the Status Act was unconstitutional because it unfairly discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation by legitimating children born as a result of artificial insemination to heterosexual married couples but not those born to same-sex permanent life partners.