Eliminating poverty and inequality by realising socio-economic rights: the role of the courts

Key Points

• This study investigates how South African courts affect the realization of socio-economic rights and their impact on poverty and inequality.
• Analyzed court decisions related to socio-economic rights in South Africa based on HSRC research.
• Examined the implementation of these court decisions in addressing poverty and inequality.
• Court decisions consistently promote the realization of socio-economic rights.
• Implementation of these decisions is inconsistent, hindering progress in poverty reduction.
• The findings highlight the need for better enforcement of court rulings.