Jan 25, 2017 constitution watch 2 2017 25th january 2017 constitutional amendment to extend presidential powers introduction. The proposed new constitution of zimbabwe, which had been drafted by a constitutional convention the previous year, was defeated. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The defeat was unexpected and was taken as a personal rebuff for president robert mugabe and a political triumph for the newly formed opposition group, the movement for democratic change. January 20 constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections preamble. Aippa report final article 19 defending freedom of.
Zimbabwe s current constitution making process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008. Annexure b to power sharing agreement kariba draft constitution part iv zimbabwe media commission 215. National flag, national anthem, public seal and coat of arms. The management committee, comprising negotiators from the three political parties in the unity government, worked through the night until they agreed on the final draft. Zimbabwe is a unitary, democratic and sovereign republic. The copac constitution grants mugabe and zanu pf the licence to use all manner of dirty tricks to deny the people of zimbabwe the right to free and fair elections by allowing them to retain a strangle hold on the countryas media, hold elections using the same chaotic voters role and worst of all allow mugabe to use wanton violence. The constitutions effective date is 22nd august 20.
In this opinion piece, pedzisai ruhanya argues that the new draft constitution in zimbabwe is a flawed document that fails to address the democratic needs of the country, and deflects attention away from the other crucial reforms that must occur before the next elections. This paper examines zimbabwe s constitutionalreform process. Copac final draft constitution supplement to the sunday mail. This process has taken place under the auspices of the constitutional parliamentary select committee copac. Since the adoption of the gpa, zimbabwe has undergone a participatory constitutionmaking process, the culmination of which is a new draft constitution that will either be adopted or rejected in a referendum. Where a person who is resident in zimbabwe has been convicted in another country of an offence against a law in force in that country, the president may declare.
The essay begins by outlining zimbabwe s constitutional provisions on environment policy and management, focusing on the old constitution as amended in 2000 and the final draft constitution. Jul 24, 2012 zimbabwe s longawaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties. The final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe download pdf the parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the country of zimbabwe. The draft constitution of zimbabwe 18 july 2012 incorporating approved zanu pf amendments. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Zimbabwe s longawaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties. The kariba draft download pdf this is the full text of the much discussed kariba draft constitution of zimbabwe that has threatened to mar the ongoing constitution building process in zimbabwe, pitting the main actors zanu pf, mdc and the civil society against one another. The new final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe. Overally, this proposed draft constitution is better than the current constitution of zimbabwe. These endeavours had, by 2011, produced three draft constitutions, none of which have been adopted see zlhr 2011. An analysis of the public finance framework incorporated into the final draft constitution, using various benchmarks for sound debt management, shows that the proposed draft includes some important improvements in terms of enhanced accountability, transparency and inclusiveness in the loan contraction and debt management process.
It will be gathered for a final draft to be submitted. A proposed constitution, drafted by a constitutional convention, was defeated by a constitutional referendum during 2000. Final papers from the 2017 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe combined pdf. General provisions article 1 name, headquarters, legal form 1 faz is a legal entity, registered under the national sports council act, chapter 142 of the laws of zambia with perpetual. The chidyausiku commission draft constitution, which was. The constitution of zimbabwe was published as a schedule to the zimbabwe constitution order 1979 s. Constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections chapter 1 the republic and the constitution section 1. The essay begins by outlining zimbabwes constitutional provisions on environment policy and management, focusing on the old constitution as amended in 2000 and the final draft constitution. Establishment and composition of zimbabwe human rights commission. Constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. It is a step forward in the process of building democracy in zimbabwe as it captures the critical aspect of separation of powers, embodies. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format 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. In the referendum, the people resoundingly rejected the governmentsponsored draft constitution, the first time that zanu pf had ever been defeated in an election.
Copac considered that it will be easier for a person who may have no time to read the whole draft, to read only this summary and obtain an appreciation of the contents of the draft. Property rights, the zimbabwe draft constitution and a. In addition, there are a number of draft policies that will have a direct bearing on green energy production. A copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe officially adopted by the constitution parliamentary select committee copac. On 12 febraury, zimbabwe lawyers for human rights zlhr released its attached final simplified analysis of the draft constitution approved for referendum by the parliament of zimbabwe on wednesday 6 february 20. This version replaces the previously circulated 25 january copy. Summary draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe february 20 introduction the constitution parliamentary select committee copac has produced this summary of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe 20 to assist the public understand the contents of the draft. The sixth schedule of the draft new constitution prescribes that most provisions will come into force on the date of publication, but that some will become effective only on the day on which the president elected pursuant to the new constitution assumes office. A key concern was that, even though the constitutional commission that produced the draft had been handpicked by the government, the executive insisted on a. New final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe the new final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe. Constitutionmaking in southern africa freedom house. National flag, national anthem, public seal and national coat of arms. Copac final draft constitution for referendum, february 20. As amended at th february, 2009 including amendments made by constitution of zimbabwe amendment no.
The new constitution includes sign language as one of the official languages of zimbabwe and stipulates that the state must take appropriate measures to ensure that buildings and 5 disability in zimbabwe under the new constitution. In september 20, zimbabwe ratified the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Environmental policy, management and ethics in zimbabwe. An analysis of the copac consolidated draft constitution c reserved, zimbabwe lawyers for human rights, september 2012 limit to rights rights can be limited by law of general application and to extent the limitation is fair, reasonable, necessary and justifiable in an open, just and democratic society. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas the new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. This paper examines zimbabwes constitutionalreform process. The final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe constitutionnet. These include the biofuels policy, the climate change policy and the renewable energy policy. Removal of member of zimbabwe electoral commission from office. An analysis of the copac consolidated draft constitution. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe bulawayo24 news. The nca will be leading a process of ensuring that zimbabwe eventually has a new, democratic and peopledriven constitution. Acrobat pdf version 790kb if you do not have the free acrobat reader on your computer, download it from the adobe website by clicking here.
The copac select committee yesterday endorsed the new draft constitution and will table it before parliament next week when it resumes sitting. Just before christmas the government published the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe 20 to assist the public understand the contents of the draft. Zimbabwes current constitutionmaking process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008. New final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe. Introduction this report analyzes the kariba draft constitution, a document negotiated in secret in september 2007 and referenced in article 6 of the global political agreement between zimbabwe s three primary political parties. Final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe undp in zimbabwe. Kubatana archive constitution of zimbabwe final draft. A constitutional referendum was held in zimbabwe on 12 february 2000. Constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections preamble chapter i the republic and the constitution section 1.
The final version has been approved by the principals to the global political. This final draft represents such a constitution and the nca will advocate for its enactment into law. Zlhr analysis of draft constitution zimbabwe human rights. The final draft constitution, as leaked, has taken a position on some of the debates which raged during the constitutionmaking process. An analysis of the copac final draft constitution of 1 february 20 c reserved, zimbabwe lawyers for human rights, february 20 citizenship and immigration board appointed by president with power to grant or revoke citizenship by registration, more functions can. Constitution, and to have taken any necessary oath required to be taken under the constitution, unless the president requires any person who continues in office by virtue of this section to take any oath prescribed by the constitution or by an act of parliament. Pdf disability in zimbabwe under the new constitution. It is the view of zimbabwe lawyers for human rights zlhr that the bill raises serious concerns, and the portfolio committee. Property rights, the zimbabwe draft constitution and a christian response titled land and property rights have a long, fascinating and relevant history for zimbabwe today in the light of the dramatic economic collapse that has taken place during the last decade and the cementing. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster constitution. Not surprisingly, the document proclaims zambia a christian nation, but qualifies this by upholding a persons right to freedom of conscience, belief or religion. If enacted the bill will give the president a free hand in appointing senior judges, namely the chief justice. The constitution of zimbabwe had been drawn up as part of the lancaster house agreement of 1979 and had served the country for nearly 20 years. Zimbabwe draft constitution produces heated debate voice.
An analysis of the copac final draft constitution of 1. There was a widespread feeling in zimbabwe that it was too heavily influenced by the countrys colonial past, and that a new constitution written in the light of the experience of independence was desirable. An analysis of the copac final draft constitution of 1 february 20 c reserved, zimbabwe lawyers for human rights, february 20 citizenship and immigration board appointed by president with power to grant or revoke citizenship by registration, more functions can be specified in law passed by parliament. This dissertation sought to critically analyse the impact of the constitution amendment no. The final draft constitution, as leaked, has taken a position on some of the debates which raged during the constitution making process. Provisions to ensure independence of zimbabwe electoral commission. A new and updated version of the new zimbabwe constitution has been released by veritas. This is an edited version which was produced by copac on 1 february 20.
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