A brief discussion of the constitutional commissions draft of 19992000 is followed by a description of the development of a draft by the constitutional assembly nca in 2001. A rief on the onstitution making proess on tuesday 5 february the cochairperson of the parliamentary. Like any other nation, we have to acknowledge and be thankful to the heroes that brought us political freedom. The final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe constitutionnet. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. Doc the zimbabwe constitutional draft of 1999 andre. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Zimbabwe s longawaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties.
Constitution of zimbabwe second draft zimbabwe constitution select committee copac july 17, 2012. Support to participatory constitution making in zimbabwe. Jul 24, 2012 zimbabwe s longawaited draft constitution is finally out, after four years of bickering between the coalition government parties. Proposals for amendments to this constitution, or dissolution must be delivered to the secretary in writing. Constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections preamble chapter i the republic and the constitution section 1. Objectives to guide state and all institutions and agencies of government. 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. 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. The constitution s effective date is 22nd august 20.
A constitutional referendum was held in zimbabwe on 12 february 2000. 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. Pdf developing a democratic constitutional framework through a. It is a step forward in the process of building democracy in zimbabwe as it captures the critical aspect of separation of powers, embodies. Zimbabwe constitution was planned by academic staff from zimbabwean and south african universities.
On this page you can read or download afm in zimbabwe constitution pdf in pdf format. Enacted by the president and the parliament of zimbabwe. Zimbabwe electoral commission to report on elections and referendums. Total number of downloads from copac website for the july 2012 draft. The trials and tribulations of constitutionalism and the constitution. 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. Following the publication of the first draft of the proposed new constitution produced by the constitution select committee, the drivers of the. The secretary in conjunction with all other officers shall then decide on the date of a forum meeting to discuss such proposals, giving at least four weeks 28 days clear notice. Zimbabwes draft constitution and its implications for land policy dore, 9 march 20 references 1 zimbabwe 1994 report of the commission of inquiry into appropriate land tenure systems, under the chairmanship of prof. Both mdc formations in the coalition government have rejected outright amendments to the draft constitution being proposed by zanu pf describing it as an insult meant to collapse the constitution. It has a long and fascinating history that is especially relevant today while the highly flawed new draft constitution in zimbabwe is. Constitutionalism in zimbabwe has been characterised by controversy with citizens getting a raw deal. National flag, national anthem, public seal and coat of arms.
The history of property rights and the flawed zimbabwe draft constitution titled land and the protection of property rights is not a recent phenomenon. As at 14 september 2005, it has been amended by the following acts. 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. Download pdf the parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the country of zimbabwe. This constitution is the law of zimbabwe and any other law, practice, custom or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. 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. Draft constitution of zimbabwe download 463 kb child protection tips for child rights defenders download 162 kb harmonization of domestic laws with international. Decisions were made on the change of the management of the keler group keler and keler ccp at. Draft constitution of zimbabwe with zanu pf amendments mdctsa. National flag, national anthem, public seal and national coat of arms.
Constitution of zimbabwe arrangement of sections chapter 1 the republic and the constitution section 1. The independence constitution of 1980 was the result of the 1979 lancaster house agreement and is sometimes called the lancaster constitution. Then the process leading to the socalled kariba draft of 2007 is outlined. This is the draft of 17 july 2012 of zimbabwe constitution. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas the new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. In may 2012, zimbabwes constitutiondrafting process reached a.
The ongoing constitutional reform process in zimbabwe has opened up immense opportunities for the country to create a new framework for sound economic management. Thematic analysis of zimbabwes proposed draft constitution a report by. The question of democratic, regular, free and fair elections. View the second unofficial draft comparison march 2012. Philan zamchiya published by the risis in zimbabwe.
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. Zimbabweans in johannesburg participating at a meeting on the zimbabwe constitution in 2012. Zimbabwes 20 constitution making process initiated after the controversial. Zimbabwe lawmakers have finalised a draft constitution that curtails presidential powers and limits terms to 10 years, part of key reforms ahead of elections, a minister said. This paper examines zimbabwe s constitutionalreform process. Aug 29, 2012 enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft. 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 of that collapse through laws in the new draft constitution. Kubatana archive constitution of zimbabwe second draft. On 1st may newsday published its first instalment of the text of the latest draft of the constitution, i.
Zimbabwe draft constitution 7 4 if a declaration of a state of public emergency is approved by parliament in terms of subsection 2, it remains in effect for three months from the date on. October 2012 copac held its second all stakeholders. Thefederalrepublicof somalia provisionalconstitution. Zimbabwe s current constitution making process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008. Hon thamsanqa mahlangu mp nkulumane, mdc t national deputy organ and former mdc t national youth assembly. Constitution of zimbabwe as amended at th february, 2009 including amendments made by constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Sadcappointed mediator, south african leader jacob zuma, has dispatched a team to harare to find a breakthrough after zimbabwe s main political. The author the constitutional history and the 20 referendum. This act may be cited as the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Zimbabwe was founded on grounds of sacrifice and a bitter liberation struggle.
It was signed into law by president mohamed morsi on 26 december 2012, after it was approved by the constituent assembly on 30 november 2012 and passed in a referendum held 1522 december 2012 with 64% support, and a turnout of 33%. A proposed constitution, drafted by a constitutional convention, was defeated by a constitutional referendum during 2000. Prior to the draft that is now the supreme law of zimbabwe. Zimbabwes draft constitution remains in limbo the mail. A new and updated version of the new zimbabwe constitution has been released by veritas. 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. On 22nd may 20 the government gazette carried constitution 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. The mugabe government accepted the verdict and the draft constitution was shelved.
Jul 17, 2012 constitution of zimbabwe draft of 17 july 2012 download pdf this is the draft of 17 july 2012 of zimbabwe constitution. 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. This constitution replaced the constitution which had come into force on 18th april 1980. This paper examines zimbabwes constitutionalreform process. The nca will be leading a process of ensuring that zimbabwe eventually has a new, democratic and peopledriven constitution. Zimbabwes current constitutionmaking process is mandated by article six of the global political agreement gpa, 2008.
Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas. The outreach programme the questions and answers and the thematic committees were largely manipulated and do not represent the peoples wishes. Download pdf the final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe. These endeavours had, by 2011, produced three draft constitutions, none of which have been adopted see zlhr 2011.
In the last blog we observed how the draft constitution deals with property rights in general. The people of zimbabwe have suffered and if zanupf persists on its current stance, i foresee months and months of. Download the constitution of zimbabwe, final draft february 20, above. Zimbabwe is a unitary, democratic and sovereign republic. The parliamentary select committee copac produced its final draft constitution for the. Zimbabwes constitutional reform process ijr institute. The constitution of zimbabwe is the supreme law of zimbabwe. Constitution watch 2012 3rd may 2012 latest draft constitution published. Constitution of zimbabwe draft of 17 july 2012 download pdf this is the draft of 17 july 2012 of zimbabwe constitution. Property rights, the zimbabwe draft constitution and a christian response. Zanu pf draft constitution an insult to zimbabwe nehanda. Sep 07, 2012 zimbabwes draft constitution remains in limbo. Zimbabwe draft constitution a test of peoples will.
Zimbabwe draft constitution by newsday may 15, 2012. The zimbabwe election support network zesn held a public meeting at the new ambassador hotel on the 12 th of june 2012. We noted that the protection of private property under clause 4. Annexure b to power sharing agreement kariba draft constitution part iv zimbabwe media commission 215. Tuesday 31 july 2012 today we look at the issues in chapters 5 and 6 of the final draft constitution which mirror the policies, values and principles that the mdc has been pushing for in the fight for democracy and a better zimbabwe. Summary of the constitutional commission draft, the. Zimbabwean citizens an opportunity to openly discuss and debate the proposed constitution. The first section traces the background to constitutional reform in zimbabwe. Insights into revised draft constitution the sunday mail zimbabwe march 18, 2012. Alteration of the constitution a proposals for amendments to this constitution or dissolution see clause 11 must be delivered to the secretary in writing. 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. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. View the second copac draft with zanu pfs amendments august 2012. Agricultural land in the zimbabwe draft constitution.
The constitution of zimbabwe was published as a schedule to the zimbabwe constitution order 1979 s. Constitution of zimbabwe draft of 17 july 2012 constitutionnet. Overally, this proposed draft constitution is better than the current constitution of zimbabwe. The proposed new constitution of zimbabwe, which had been drafted by a constitutional convention the previous year, was defeated. Oct 02, 2012 open debate 05 prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft constitution. 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.
This must be clearly defined and expressed in the constitution. Republic of zambia first draft constitution of the republic of zambia 30 the secretariat technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution government complex conference centre p. 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. The new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Final draft constitution of zimbabwe 20 to assist the public understand the contents of the draft. 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. The people of zimbabwe have suffered and if zanupf persists on its current stance, i foresee months and months of attrition and debilitating. A copy of the final draft constitution of zimbabwe officially adopted by the constitution parliamentary select committee copac. Download file constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Final draft of the constitution of zimbabwe undp in zimbabwe. Aug 08, 2012 president robert mugabe and zanu pf are dithering on endorsing the proposed new draft constitution for the country as they are plotting to declare a deadlock in order to force elections using the old constitution, senior party officials have said. This final draft represents such a constitution and the nca will advocate for its enactment into law. The constitution of the arab republic of egypt was the former fundamental law of egypt. The history of property rights and the flawed zimbabwe.
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