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• Senior Lecturer, University of the Free State

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Dr. Jacques Matthee is a Senior Lecturer and Vice-Dean for Learning, Teaching, Innovation, and Digitalisation at the Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, South Africa. He specializes in Legal Pluralism, African Customary Law, Criminal Law, and Medical Law. His research, which explores the conflicts between culture, religion, and crime, has led to several publications and presentations at various conferences. Dr. Matthee is actively involved in projects related to legal pluralism.

Beyond his legal expertise, Dr. Matthee has a deep interest in higher education teaching and learning. He has spent most of his academic career enhancing teaching and learning in law, contributing his knowledge and experience to educational textbooks. He has attended and presented at courses, workshops, and conferences focused on blended and innovative teaching methods. Dr. Matthee has experience leading and participating in teaching and learning projects and is currently exploring a research focus area on teaching and learning in law.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Matthee is an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. He has previously served as a member of the National Bar Council of South Africa and an associate member of the National Forum of Advocates.

Experience

• –present Senior Lecturer, University of the Free State

Education

• 2014 North-West University, LLD
• 2010 North-West University, LLM
• 2009 North-West University, LLB

Publications

• 2017 Book review: The Experience of Face Veil Wearers in Europe and the Law, Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER)
• 2016 Book review: Islamic Law in Past and Present, Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER)
• 2010 Common Law Crimes and Indigenous Customs: Dealing with the Issues in South African Law, Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law
• 2009 Die Mishandelde Vrou in die Strafreg: 'n Regsvergelykende Ondersoek, Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER)

Professional Memberships

• World Society of Mixed Jurisdiction Jurists
• International Commission on Legal Pluralism
• The International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences
• Gesellschaft für Afrikanisches Recht E.V. (African Law Association)
• National Forum of Advocates

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