South Africa: Human Rights Supersede Profit

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Johannesburg — WITTINGLY or unwittingly, individuals do things that injure other individuals. For society to function, it must provide individuals with incentives not to do so, through rewards and punishments, regulations and fines.

By polluting the air, one harms anyone who breathes. The legal system has an important role here. If I injure you, you should be able to sue me.

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