To understand the devolution debate in the zimbabwe constitutionmaking process, we draw parallels from a number of countries brazil, india, kenya, ghana and the united kingdom. Ultimately the new constitution was approved by 94. A most important section in the zimbabwean constitution that must be revised and rewritten in an honest and forthright manner is the section. These provisions are pointing towards provision of social services as a. Chapter 14 provincial and local government preamble whereas it is desirable to ensure.
It is the view of zimbabwe lawyers for human rights zlhr that the bill raises serious concerns, and the. Zimbabwes new constitution presents a golden opportunity for the country to break away from a culture of impunity for human rights violations, amnesty international said today. This act may be cited as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The current constitution of zimbabwe is a homegrown constitution which process took close to three years.
The upper house of the parliament approved the draft document on february 7. Constitution of zimbabwe this social order is important in the enjoyment of human rights, as provided for in article 28 of the udhr. Constitution of the zimbabwe african national union patriotic front zanu pf incorporating amendments ratified by the national peoples congress held in harare in june 2005 nb pagination differs from the printed version. The constitutional history and the 20 referendum of zimbabwe. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe 20 to assist the public. Constitution of zimbabwe 1980 as amended 2007 constitutionnet. July 31 general elections frequently asked questions page 6 of 16 what sets the new constitution apart from the old one.
If enacted the bill will give the president a free hand in appointing senior judges, namely the chief justice, the deputy chief justice and the judge president of the high court. A constitutional referendum was held in zimbabwe on 16 and 17 march 20, after being postponed from september 2011 and from 30 june 2011. Constitution of zimbabwe ace electoral knowledge network. Pdf policing and constitutional reform in zimbabwe david. From the 2010 danish youth council report young peoples possibilities for influence in zimbabwe.
National flag, national anthem, public seal and national coat of arms. The author the constitutional history and the 20 referendum. It is a step forward in the process of building democracy in zimbabwe as it captures the critical aspect of separation of powers, embodies the culture of fundamental rights, constitutionalism as well as limited presidential authority. The constitution is a schedule of section 2 to this act. Under the 1961 constitution, britain relinquished virtually all its powers in return for a declaration of rights and a. Constitution of zimbabwe as amended by amendment no. Repealed and amended by the constitution of zimbabwe no. Pdf becoming zimbabwe is the first comprehensive history of zimbabwe, spanning the years from 850 to 2008. Constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf consulted on 20091221 constitution as amended to february 2009 veritas trust, kubatana, the ngo network alliance project, zimbabwe pdf. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas the new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Final papers from the 2017 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe combined pdf foreign investment, indigenous communities and the constitutional protection of property rights in zimbabwe.
The constitutional history and the 20 referendum of zimbabwe a nordem special report 20 the constitutional history and the 20 referendum of zimbabwe a nordem special report 20 kare vollan the author kare vollan is the director and owner of the company quality as. New constitution disability friendly the chronicle. Pdf policing and constitutional reform in zimbabwe. Constitution of zimbabwe as amended at th february, 2009 including amendments made by constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Zimbabwe is a unitary, democratic and sovereign republic.
Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 4. Zimbabwe is a sovereign republic and shall be known as the republic of zimbabwe. Some of the provisions are found in chapter 2 sections 27, 28,29,30,75 and 76. When discussing the content of the draft and adopted constitutions only. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Keler ccp, the provider of clearing house and guarantee services, a member of the keler group. However, to achieve his goals, and cement a legacy as the leader who turned zimbabwe around, he will have to lay the foundation for institutionalising rule of law, respect for the constitution and of crucial importance in the runup to the 2018 vote implementing procedures that can ensure free and fair elections. However, to achieve his goals, and cement a legacy as the leader who turned zimbabwe around, he will have to lay the foundation for institutionalising rule of law, respect for the constitution and of crucial importance in the runup to the 2018 vote implementing procedures that. These provisions are pointing towards provision of social services as a right. These include fundamental human rights and freedoms, the recognition of the inherent dignity and.
The new constitution differs in a number of ways from its predecessor. Constitution of botswana arrangement of sections chapter i the republic 1. The political situation in zimbabwe is extremely polarised. Constitutionally speaking, the constitution of zimbabwe 20 protects the rights of the elderly. Consolidation including constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. President robert mugabe today signed into law a new constitution, following a threeyear constitutionmaking process to replace the lancaster house constitution adopted at independence in 1980. Prior to the lancaster house constitutional conference of 1978 a series of meetings convened by britain to design a roadmap for and negotiate the terms of an independence constitution for zimbabwe constitutional reform in the country was characterized by a pattern of political exclusion where the rhodesian government sought to maintain. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. As at 14 september 2005, it has been amended by the following acts. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Continuation and restoration of previous citizenship.
President and former presidents not to hold other offices. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster constitution. Constitution watch 2 2017 25th january 2017 constitutional amendment to extend presidential powers introduction. The constitutions effective date is 22nd august 20. First, the article provides a brief look at preindependence education in zimbabwe. This act may be cited as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment n o. The first chapter of this book briefly discusses how these constitutional principles are provided for under the new constitution of zimbabwe and how they should shape the new constitutionalism in zimbabwe. New zimbabwe constitution can usher in new culture of human. A proposed constitution, drafted by a constitutional convention, was defeated by a constitutional referendum during 2000. Proposed constitution of zimbabwe wikisource, the free. A summary of the amendments to the 1980 constitution of. New zimbabwe constitution can usher in new culture of.
New constitution approved by parliamentary committee, global legal monitor feb. Enacted by the president and the parliament of zimbabwe. One of the more progressive changes is the introduction of a fiveyear presidential term with a twoterm limit. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas. Subject to this constitution, every zimbabwean citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections for any legislative body, including a provincial council and a local authority, established under this constitution or any act of parliament. Declaration of rights, which unlike the previous one, provides for socioeconomic and cultural rights as fundamental rights. Youth organisations that are seemed to be connected with the opposition and working with democracy, governance, civil education, etc. 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. Zimbabwe country constitutional profile constitutionnet. Zimbabwe draft constitution, copac website last visited mar. We the people of zimbabwe, united in our diversity by our common desire for freedom, justice and equality, and our heroic resistance to colonialism, racism and all forms of domination and oppression, exalting and extolling the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives during the chimurenga umvukela and national liberation struggles, honouring our forebears and compatriots who.
The new constitution of zimbabwe has a number of provisions which it ushered in which were not clearly articulated in the old constitution. The constitutional history and the 20 referendum of zimbabwe a nordem special report 20. This constitution is the supreme law of zimbabwe and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. As at the 28th february, 2009, it has been amended by the following acts. The elderly are defined in section 82 of the constitution as people who are over the age of 70 years. According to section 931 of the constitution policing can be seen as a means in the protection of human rights especially civil and political rights and by its contribution to the maintenance of social order. Subject to this constitution, every zimbabwean citizen who is of or over eighteen years of age has the right a to vote in all elections and referendums to which this constitution or any other law applies, and to do so in secret.
The constitution of zimbabwe was published as a schedule to the zimbabwe constitution order 1979 s. The constitution and the founding values of our nation. New zimbabwe constitution can usher in new culture of human rights 22 may 20, 00. Constitution of zimbabwe 1980 as amended at 1st february, 2007.
Pdf the devolution debate and the new constitution of. Provided that, except as provided in subsection 6, no law shall be deemed to amend, add to or repeal any provision of this constitution unless it does so in express terms. To repeal and substitute the constitution of zimbabwe. It was ushered through constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. President robert mugabe today signed into law a new constitution, following. Public seal chapter ii protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 3. The new constitution of zimbabwe and its implications for. A summary of the amendments to the 1980 constitution of zimbabwe lancaster house constitution author. The new constitution now provides for founding principles and values upon which zimbabwe is built. It is the view of zimbabwe lawyers for human rights zlhr that the bill raises serious concerns, and the portfolio committee.
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