FILE REF ZHRC/CI/0049/16
In the matter between:
COMPAINANT A - K
COMPLAINANTS
And
THE ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE
1st RESPONDENT
And
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
2nd RESPONDENT
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FINAL REPORT
1.
Introduction
1.1
This report contains the preliminary findings of the Zimbabwe Human Rights
Commission (ZHRC), pursuant to an ongoing investigation undertaken into
complaints alleging violations of human rights, in particular the right to
freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or
punishment by COMPLAINANT A AND OTHERS in Epworth and Budiriro,
in the Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe.
1.2
Complainants, who are residents of Epworth and Budiriro lodged
complaints of allegations of torture by the Zimbabwe Republic Police with
the Counselling Services Unit (CSU). The complaints were referred to the
ZHRC to investigate in terms of Section 243 (f) of the Constitution.
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