Which one of the following statements does not express the significance of the Constitutional Court case of Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security 2001 (4) SA 938 (CC) as it relates to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution) and legal development and interpretation in South Africa?

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Which one of the following statements does  not  express the significance of the Constitutional Court case of  Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security  2001 (4) SA 938 (CC) as it relates to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution) and legal development and interpretation in South Africa?

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The Court explained the role of section 39(2) of the Constitution when considering the development of common-law principles.

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The Court interpreted various sections of the Constitution together, and by doing so, expanded our understanding of the courts’ duty to develop the common law.

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The Court explained that the Constitution should be applied to bring about the transformation of South African law where necessary.

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The Court explained that common-law principles always take precedence over constitutional principles.

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