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Lop Assignment 2025

The assignment requires a group of 4-5 members to explore the evolving concept of legal personality in South Africa, particularly in light of technological advancements. Key topics include the definition and historical development of legal personality, the implications of artificial intelligence and data privacy on legal rights, and the role of courts and legislation in adapting to these changes. The assignment must adhere to specific formatting and referencing guidelines and will be evaluated based on originality, legal reasoning, and depth of research.

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Lop Assignment 2025

The assignment requires a group of 4-5 members to explore the evolving concept of legal personality in South Africa, particularly in light of technological advancements. Key topics include the definition and historical development of legal personality, the implications of artificial intelligence and data privacy on legal rights, and the role of courts and legislation in adapting to these changes. The assignment must adhere to specific formatting and referencing guidelines and will be evaluated based on originality, legal reasoning, and depth of research.

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ASSIGNMENT

Write a 1500-2000 word assignment illustrating your understanding of the


evolving concept of legal personality in South Africa within the context of
rapid technological advancements.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ensure that the group consists of 4-5 group members. This means that a
group cannot be less than 4 nor exceed more than 5 group members

In terms of referencing and citing sources, make use of the UWC Law
Faculty Referencing Study Guide as a source of information.

DO NOT exceed the word count.

Ensure to include a cover page, plagiarism declaration, and bibliography


when submitting your assignment.

It is important to note that plagiarism is a serious offence at the


University. The overuse of AI being detected in assignment will lead to
serious consequences such as the deduction of marks.

Therefore, each assignment will need to pass through the UWC turnitin
system and UWC’s AI detection tool

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINE

Herewith a guideline on what to include in your assignment:

Introduction:

An introduction introduces the topic and / or issue you plan to address.


Within your introduction, you are also to include:

• Briefly define (a definition of) legal personality and its


significance in South African law.
• A discussion of and elaborate on the historical development of
legal personality in South Africa, highlighting key developments and
legal principles.
Impact of technology:

Artificial intelligence (AI):

• Analyse the potential legal status of AI entities, such as advanced


robots or AI systems
• Discuss the implications of granting legal personality to AI,
considering issues such as responsibility of AI actions, ownership of
AI-generated creations, and protection of human rights.
Data and privacy:
• Explore the legal implications of data collection and
processing on individual legal personality rights, such as privacy,
dignity, and freedom of expression.
• Analyse the role of data protection legislation in safeguarding
individual legal personality in the digital age.
Legal and ethical considerations:

• Consider the role of the courts and legislature in adapting legal


frameworks to accommodate technological advancements
Conclusion:

• Summarise the key findings and conclusions of your analysis.


Provide recommendations for how South African law should evolve
to address these challenges.

ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC: (100 marks)


Style, presentation and structure (10 marks): Clear and concise presentation of arguments,
with logical flow and well-supported conclusions

Originality and creativity (10 marks): Demonstration of original thought and innovative
approaches to the analysis of topic

Referencing and citation (20 marks): Adherence to a proper academic citation style

Legal reasoning (20 marks): Application of sound legal reasoning and critical thinking skills to
analyse complex legal and ethical issues

Depth of research and analysis (40 marks): Showcase thorough research and critical analysis
of relevant legal principles, case law, and academic literature

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