SKWEYIYA ADCJ moral landscape is still capable of being shaped, the compulsory registration of the child sex offender in all circumstances is an infringement of the best-interests principle. [45] Having found that the provision limits the child offender‘s right in terms of section 28(2) of the Constitution, it is not necessary to consider the further infringements alleged by the parties. b. [46] Is the limitation justifiable? The right of the child offender in terms of section 28(2) is nevertheless not absolute and can be limited.57 Section 36 of the Constitution provides for the limitation of rights when it is justifiable in an open and democratic society, taking into account all relevant factors including— ―(a) the nature of the right; (b) the importance of the purpose of the limitation; (c) the nature and extent of the limitation; (d) the relation between the limitation and its purpose; and (e) less restrictive means to achieve the purpose.‖ Context and proportionality must be kept in mind when conducting the limitations analysis.58 57 M above n 37 at para 25-6. See also Teddy Bear Clinic above n 14 at para 79 and De Reuck v Director of Public Prosecutions, Witwatersrand Local Division, and Others [2003] ZACC 19; 2004 (1) SA 406 (CC); 2003 (12) BCLR 1333 (CC) at para 55. 58 M above n 37 at para 37. 25