THE STATE OF HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT |ZIMBABWE I 2017 4 5 6 International human rights obligations. The government of Zimbabwe does not hesitate to append its signatures on international human rights instruments. A mechanism must be put in place to ensure that international obligations signed upon by the government are followed up to their practical implementation. Parliament must be fully capacitated and equipped with tools to track any such obligations and ensure all legal processes are undertaken for the country to enjoy the benefits of such commitments. Implementation of all constitutional obligations. Section 324 of the Constitution itself requires that its obligations be implemented with speed and diligence. Five years since the Constitution was adopted, some institutions established by the constitution remain outstanding. These include provisions relating to devolution and transitional justice. There are no options to cherry pick. Implementation of all outstanding provisions of the Constitution including alignment of laws must be treated as a matter of urgency. 7 8 9 The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission must be migrated from the President Office to a fully independent institution. In the recent past, the ZACC has lost the trust of the people because of its proximity to the Office of the President. Such a scenario makes it difficult for the ZACC to carry out investigations for matter that may involve the Office of the President. Reports of Commissions. The government of Zimbabwe has an obligation to implement the recommendations from the findings of independent Commissions. In the past, reports by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission have been ignored. Relevant government Ministries must develop regulations that put in place mechanisms to make schools, children, personnel and equipment is protected from political abuse in line with the recommendations of the ZHRC. The Legal Aid Act must be revamped in line 10 with the Model Law on Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems proposed by the United Nations. In the same line, the Legal Aid Directorate must be reformed and made independent to align with international best practices to regain the confidence of the people. Provision of resources to independent institutions supporting democracy. It is a priority that the independent institutions supporting democracy can do their work. Sufficient resources must be deployed to such institutions as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission among others to ensure that they are able to be effective in their work. 63