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SUMMARY
Despite the prevalence of alcohol abuse during pregnancy and the severity of its consequences, maternal substance abuse is not currently a criminal offence in South Africa. In determining the feasibility of introducing laws to govern maternal substance abuse in the country, the present legal position in South Africa is compared with United_States federal and state law on maternal substance abuse, particularly the position in Alabama and South Carolina. As a backdrop to this investigation, an overview of legal instruments, laws and case law regarding children`s rights and the legal position of the foetus . . .
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