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South Africa Court Grants Inmates Right to Computer Access

5/6/2025

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In a landmark decision, South Africa's constitutional court declared it unconstitutional to deny prisoners access to computers for educational purposes. Inmates enrolled in accredited programs can now utilize PCs—albeit without internet access. The court championed the right to education, dismissing security fears from authorities as unfounded and unsupported by evidence.

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In a landmark decision, South Africa's constitutional court declared it unconstitutional to deny prisoners access to computers for educational purposes. Inmates enrolled in accredited programs can now utilize PCs—albeit without internet access. The court championed the right to education, dismissing security fears from authorities as unfounded and unsupported by evidence.