Stakeholder
Functions
The Ministry of
Justice
Provides and
facilitates legal
services to
Government, its
allied institutions and
the general public
Support to some of
the activities of the
ZHRC through
funding and
technical assistance
Development
partners
Judiciary
Parliament
Administers justice
according to law.
The judiciary apply
the law, and settle
disputes and punish
law-breakers
according to the law
Enactment of laws
and oversight
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ZHRC Collaboration with the
organisations
The ZHRC Act provides that the
Commission reports to the Ministry
and that the can direct the
Commission on certain issues.
Stakeholder Expectations
Action
To be provided with reports as prescribed in the Act
Establish a working relationship with the
Ministry without compromising the
independents of the Commission
ZHRC can establish relationships
with these partners and can leverage
on such relationship for technical
and funding assistance
To advance the electorate’s human rights during
elections
To protect and promote the electorate’s rights during
elections
To investigate human rights violations during the
election period.
To investigate human rights cases and refer for
prosecution
Provide training to the judiciary on human rights
issues
Establish working partnerships with these
partners
Engage them to leverage on funding
opportunities and technical assistance
Expects the ZHRC to advise on legislation and how
it affects human rights
Expects the ZHRC to report to it end of each year
Protect and promote human rights during the
election period
The ZHRC requires the judiciary to
prosecute cases it has investigated
and requires prosecution.
The ZHRC engages with parliament
at two levels, during the law-making
process as well as reporting on the
state of human rights in the country
at the end of each year.
Establish a clear working relationship
with the judiciary but ensuring that the its
independence is maintained.
Regular engagement meeting with the
judiciary
Establish working relationships with the
parliament but ensuring that its
independence is guaranteed
Reporting regularly to parliament on steps
it has taken to protect human rights
during the elections
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