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free, fair and regular elections; and
make political choices freely; and
to vote in secret and stand for public office when they reach 18 years.
Subject to the Constitution, Zimbabwean citizens have the right to:
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form, join, and participate in the activities of a political party or organisation of
their choice;
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campaign freely and peacefully for a political party or cause; and
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participate in peaceful political activities or gatherings or groups.
Every Zimbabwean citizen who is 18 years and over has the right to vote and
stand for election for public office. To promote multi-party democracy, an Act of
Parliament must provide for the funding of political parties.
Right to administrative justice
Every person has a right to administrative conduct that is lawful, efficient and
fair. Every person has a right to be informed promptly and in writing the
reasons for conduct that adversely affects a right, freedom, interest or legitimate
expectation.
Right to a fair hearing
Every person accused of an offence has the right to a fair and public hearing and
trial within a reasonable time before an independent and impartial court.
Every person has the right to access the courts and to choose to be represented
by a legal practitioner before any court, tribunal or forum.
Rights of accused persons
Any person accused of an offence has rights that include the following:
• to be presumed innocent until proven guilty;
• to be promptly informed of the charge;
• to be given adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence;
• to legal representation of their choice, and at their expense;
• to have the State assign them a legal representative at its own expense, if
necessary to avoid serious injustice;
• to have the proceedings of the matter interpreted in a language they
understand;
• to be present when tried;
• to present evidence and to challenge any produced evidence;
• to appeal their conviction or sentence to a higher court;
• to have their case reviewed by a higher court;
• to have evidence obtained in a manner that violates the Declaration of Rights
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