Zimbabwes constitutional reform process institute for. View the lancaster house constitution of zimbabwe february 2009. 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. At the zimbabwe democracy institute zdi we believe that the drafting process for this new constitution has been fundamentally flawed, producing a weak constitutional draft. Zimbabwes new constitution is waiting for mugabe to pass. Zimbabwe s current constitution making process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008. 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.
Open debate 05 prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft constitution. Although executive power was nominally vested in him he had to act on the advice of the cabinet i. 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. Download pdf the final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe.
Draft constitution reduces chiefs to size newsday zimbabwe. This final draft represents such a constitution and the nca will advocate for its enactment into law. The final session of zimbabwes seventh parliament opened this week with the passing of a new constitution at the top of the agenda. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The constitution of zimbabwe was published as a schedule to the zimbabwe constitution order 1979 s. Zimbabwe adopts a new constitution socioeconomic rights.
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 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. Commission a tight schedule to produce a new draft constitution, increasing fears that. Copac considered that it will be easier for a person who may have no time to. View the new constitution of zimbabwe, gazetted may 22, 20. There is no reference in the general notice to the speaker or to section 328 of the constitution governing amendment of the constitution. Zimbabwe and the new act will also update the law in line with the constitution. Samuel franklin, zimbabwe voters approve new constitution. The grand coalition is appealing to all zambians to remain resolute, vigilant, united and expectant to receiving the final draft constitution during the independence week. 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. This version replaces the previously circulated 25 january. Final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe undp in zimbabwe. The members of parliament listed below were responsible for driving the process of producing a new constitution for zimbabwe.
View the second unofficial draft comparison march 2012. The constitution s effective date is 22nd august 20. Establishment and composition of zimbabwe media commission. Zimbabwe parliament discusses draft constitution youtube. Establishment and composition of zimbabwe gender commission. This constitution is the supreme law of zimbabwe and any law, practice, custom or conduct. 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 on july 17. Click here to download a copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe. Download the constitution of zimbabwe, final draft february 20, above. May 28, 20 without such reforms and the enactment of legislation to operationalise the new constitution, an otherwise promising document will remain a paper tiger.
Constitution of zimbabwe new final draft zimbabwe constitution select committee copac february 01, 20. The following are the main constitutional precepts which the marriages bill takes into account. That same year a zambian technical committee released a final draft of a new constitution over which they had been working since 2011, and the constitutional. Sixth schedule to that constitution, that is to say, on the date on which this act is. Jun 05, 2018 all the people of zimbabwe must approve the constitution of the state. Final papers of the 2016 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe.
May 10, 20 the final session of zimbabwe s seventh parliament opened this week with the passing of a new constitution at the top of the agenda. A key component of the agreement that brought together zimbabwes feuding political parties in a unity government in 2008 was a new constitution to be put to the public vote. The management committee, comprising negotiators from. The final session will bring an end to the parliament, the. Constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections chapter 1 the republic and the constitution section 1. The nca will be leading a process of ensuring that zimbabwe eventually has a new, democratic and peopledriven constitution. A copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe officially adopted by the constitution parliamentary select committee copac.
The current constitutionmaking process is the latest in a series of post. A copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe officially adopted by the constitution parliamentary select. January 20 constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections preamble. 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. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Article six also intended to give citizens an opportunity to contribute to the making of a new and indigenous democratic constitution that would carry zimbabwe forward. National flag, national anthem, public seal and coat of arms. A copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe officially adopted by. All the people of zimbabwe must approve the constitution of the state.
This general notice nullifies general notice 434 of 2016, which was published in the extraordinary gazette on 23rd december, 2016. Draft new constitution approved in referendum global. As the draft constitution debate rages on, it is quite interesting to note that the elites in the two mdc structures are quite happy about the contents of the draft to the extent that they are not. 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. This version replaces the previously circulated 25 january copy.
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. Marriages bill, 2017 ministry of justice, legal and. Jan 25, 2017 in the original lancaster house constitution the constitution bequeathed to zimbabwe at independence the president was a ceremonial figurehead. Download file constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Zimbabwes current constitutionmaking process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa. A proposed constitution, drafted by a constitutional convention, was defeated by a constitutional referendum during 2000. Government looking to release final draft constitution next week. The constitution of zimbabwe is the supreme law of zimbabwe.
Even zimbabwes constitution waits for mugabe to pass the baton, or pass away with crucial clauses not taking effect for 10 years, document recognises that nothing will change with the. Kubatana archive constitution of zimbabwe new final. 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. Section 3283 provides that a bill that seeks to amend the constitution may not be presented in the senate or the national assembly unless the speaker has given at least ninety days notice in the government. Download pdf the final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe the parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the country of zimbabwe. Zimbabwe constitution embassy of zimbabwe in new delhi, india. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster. A new and updated version of the new zimbabwe constitution has been released by veritas.
This final draft represents such a constitution and. Zimbabwes current constitutionmaking process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008. The powers of traditional chiefs have been clipped under the new constitution draft adopted by copac on thursday, ending years of alleged abuse of power by the traditional leaders whom critics say. The new final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe. Draft constitution endorsed the copac select committee yesterday endorsed the new draft constitution and will table it before parliament next week when it resumes sitting. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe.
Importantly, we also believe that interest in this draft has diverted attention from the other, crucial reforms necessary for free and fair elections to take place. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe 20 to assist the public understand the contents of the draft. The final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe constitutionnet. Section 3283 provides that a bill that seeks to amend the. The parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the. Zimbabwe is a unitary, democratic and sovereign republic. 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.
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. New final draft constitution of the republic of zimbabwe. Its purpose is to not only add to the discourse on constitution making, but to equip citizens and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to take ownership of this process and create sustainable change in zimbabwe. Jul 24, 2012 zimbabwe s longawaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties. This is an edited version which was produced by copac on 1 february 20. Prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft. Other parts of the constitution govern the operation of the association as a whole, including the transportation division.
Whenever the office of president is vacant or the president is absent from zimbabwe or is unable to exercise. The constitutions effective date is 22nd august 20. Download pdf the parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the country of zimbabwe. Constitutionmaking in southern africa freedom house. 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. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe bulawayo24 news. New zimbabwe constitution can usher in new culture of human. Without such reforms and the enactment of legislation to operationalise the new constitution, an otherwise promising document will remain a paper tiger. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster constitution. Its purpose is to not only add to the discourse on constitutionmaking, but to equip citizens and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to take ownership of this process and create sustainable change in zimbabwe.
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