Chenwi, Lilian2019-10-072019-10-072009Chenwi, L. (2009). 'Litigating socio-economic rights through amicus briefs Challenges and strategies'. ESR Review, 10(1): 7 - 10http://hdl.handle.net/10566/4951The Constitution of South Africa (the Constitution) is characterised by its extensive commitment to socio-economic rights. The courts are mandated to translate these rights into enforceable legal claims, primarily by deciding on the constitutionality of any law or conduct. This includes deciding whether a given law, policy or conduct is consistent with socio-economic rights.enSouth AfricaSocio-economic RightsConstitutionCivil societyArticle