The constitution of zimbabwe is the supreme law of zimbabwe. The impact of zimbabwean media laws on the work of. The constitution of zimbabwe provides for amongst other things, the provision of social protection to selected population groups. This constitution is the supreme law of zimbabwe and any law, practice, custom or conduct inconsistent. A summary of the amendments to the 1980 constitution of. Constitution since citizens right to access information and freedom of expression are stifled by the bill regardless of the fact that these rights are provided for in the constitution of the country. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster constitution. Constitution of zimbabwe zimbabwe women lawyers association. Constitution of the republic oi south ahica amendment act, no. This situation was allowed to happen as the constitution of zimbabwe remained silent about child marriage until 20 when, through adoption of section 26 titled marriage, the practice was made illegal. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Zimbabwe has made huge strides in affirming the spirit of this plan by constitutionalising the right. May 22, 20 aligning the administrative justice act with the constitution.
Download pdf constitution of zimbabwe 1980 as amended 2007. The normative framework under the constitution must provide useful insights in this regard. Administrative justice and the constitution the herald. Zimbabwe has prioritized childrens rights, it adopted the convention on the rights of the child and various laws have been passed in the recent years which protect children. At national level zimbabwe has a progressive constitution epitomised by section 81 which is a bill of childrens rights and the childrens act chapter 5. To begin with, it is important to note that the old constitution of zimbabwe amended in 2000 did not have a specific clause that provided for the protection of the environment. It is therefore, null and void to the extent of its inconsistency. Repealed and amended by the constitution of zimbabwe no. Constitution of zimbabwe 1980 as amended 2007 constitutionnet. To amend the constitution of zimbabwe and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Zimbabwes unfulfilled struggle for a legitimate constitutional order. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas the new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The new constitution has progressive provisions and there is hope that the courts will generously interpret these provisions, thus promoting the constitutionally entrenched rights and freedoms. A critical analysis of section 26 of the constitution of. Download this legislation word 97 version 187kb acrobat pdf version 565kb. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do.
The functions of the auditorgeneral as provided for under section 106 of the zimbabwe constitution read together with the audit office act chapter 22. Many provisions of these acts directly contravene zimbabwes national constitution and. Zimbabwes constitution of 20 with amendments through. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement.
Oct 01, 2015 this article explores childrens rights as enshrined in the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no 20 act of 20. Constitution of zimbabwe rhodesia, 1979 the international. A proposed constitution, drafted by a constitutional convention, was defeated by a constitutional referendum during 2000. The obligations imposed by this constitution are binding on every person, natural or juristic. Social protection in zimbabwe country paper dr henry. Are disability laws in zimbabwe compatible with the. Now someone else can act on their behalf, individually, as a class or an association. A constitutional law guide towards understanding zimbabwes. This constitution is the supreme law of zimbabwe and any law, practice, custom or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. Enacted by the president and the parliament of zimbabwe. Section 5 of the constitution is amended amendnrnt of 5 of constitution. Zimbabwe s constitution of 20 with amendments through 2017. Regional, town and country planning act chapter 29. Pursuant to section 31a j of the sixth schedule, the schedule and a number of sections of chapters of the new constitution come into operation on the publication date22 may 20.
In early 20, zimbabwe voted for a new constitution which was eventually passed as constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. In 20, zimbabwe adopted a new constitution, crafted under the oversight of a national. Prior to the enactment of the constitution of zimbabwe, the education act chapter 25. Download pdf constitution of zimbabwe 1980 as amended at 1st february, 2007. Voluntary organizations act and the labour relations amendment act. Therefore where a violation of a fundamental right has a bearing on the rights of intestate succession, any person can challenge that 63 section 85 1 a e of the constitution of zimbabwe act.
Yet on the other hand the government of zimbabwe estimates that only about 000 or 1% of the people live with disabilities in zimbabwe mtetwa, 2011. African customary law, customs, and womens rights muna ndulo. Apr 01, 2021 this is the unofficial consolidation of the revised edition 1996 as printed by the government printer, harare and the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. This bill was published in a government gazette extraordinary dated 31st december 2019. Right to life language and culture right to personal liberty freedom of profession, trade or occupation rights of arrested and detained. When the constitutional court of zimbabwe held in s v a juvenile1 that corporal punishment amounted to inhuman and degrading treatment which was not reasonably justifiable in a democratic society, the legislature in amendment no. In its founding values the constitution espouses the respect of the elderly, children and people with disabilities. The attorneygeneral of zimbabwe is cited as an intervener in terms of section 246 of the constitution of zimbabwe.
Constitution of zimbabwe the constitution of zimbabwe was published as a schedule to the zimbabwe constitution order 1979 s. Final papers of the 2016 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe. We the people of zimbabwe, united in our diversity by our common desire for freedom. Aligning the administrative justice act with the constitution. The act was published in a government gazette extraordinary on 7th september 2017. Under the 1961 constitution, britain relinquished virtually all its powers in return for a declaration of rights and a. Please click here to download the constitution in pdf format. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. In january 1981, the government set up the zimbabwe mass media trust zmmt as part of the governments new media policy. Constitution of zimbabwe consolidated as at 2018 pdf. As such, our administrative justice act aja must be prioritised in terms of aligning it with the constitution. Traditionally children were regarded as key to society, hence, their protection has been rendered an issue of particular concern to the whole community. Although sections 171 1 b and 174 of the constitution clearly imply that the labour court and administrative court are courts subordinate to the high court despite their members also being called judges, this implication appears to be at odds.
Pdf disability in zimbabwe under the new constitution. In 2008 zimbabwe s unity government started a process of rewriting zimbabwe s constitution. Manner of reference to the act, previously constitution of the republic of south africa, act 108 of 1996, substituted by s. Zimbabwe is a unitary, democratic and sovereign republic. Environmental policy, management and ethics in zimbabwe, 2000. Britain retained the power to veto legislation as a safeguard of african rights, but never ex ercised it, though the british government did exercise, in theory, a. Efficiency and effectiveness in public sector auditing. Zimbabwes constitution, enacted into law in 20 after a referendum. In this act existing constitution means the constitution of zimbabwe that came into operation on the 18th april, 1980, as subsequently amended.
Section 32 provides that the remainder of the constitution comes into operation when the president elected in the elections assumes office the effective date. The constitution of zimbabwe was published on the 22nd may, 20, as a schedule to the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The present constitution of zimbabwe became fully operational on the 22nd august, 20, having been assented to on the 22nd may, 20, by the president as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. In its national objectives the constitution touches on issues of empowerment, employment.
I this constitution is the supreme law of zimbabwe th. Zimbabwes constitution of 20 with amendments through 2017. An act to provide for the functions, powers and duties of the broadcasting authority of zimbabwe. The only act to be repealed was the powers, privileges, and immunities of parliament act, which had made it illegal for media to report on debates in parliament.
Constitution of the republic of south akica second amendment act, no. Zimbabwe act to amend the money launde1ing and proceeds of crime act chapter 9. This act may be cited as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment n o. This act may be cited as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Zimbabwe government in environmental policy formulation. The constitution of zimbabwe is silent on the establishment of local government.
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