ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE
10.1
That the COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF POLICE be directed to
investigate cases of the criminal violations of human rights that occurred on
the 4th of July in Epworth and to report to the Commission on the results of
the investigations in terms of Section 243 (1) (h) of the Constitution.
10.2
The ZHRC recommends after investigation by the Commissioner General
of Police (in 10.1) ensure that the prosecution of police officers who violated
human rights on the 4th of July 2016, in terms of section 243 (1) (g), which
must be sanctioned by deterrent sentencing, so as to eliminate impunity and
send out a strong message to would be public officials’ human rights
violators of the repercussions of violation of human rights.
10.3
That the training of police officers on human rights be regular and
continuous so as to uphold the fundamental human rights and freedoms as
enshrined in the Declaration of Rights, Chapter 4 of the Constitution or any
other law or Conventions and Treaties to which Zimbabwe is a party.
GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE
10.4 That it expedites the call to ratify and domesticate the Convention against
Torture (CAT) so as strengthen the legal obligations on public officials to
promote, protect and respect human rights, in particular the right to freedom
from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment.
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
10.5 In line with its Constitutional mandate must come up with measures to on
how conflict can be prevented through early detection of potential conflicts
and promote peace, facilitate a conciliatory approach to disputes that may
arise and develop programmes to ensure that persons subjected to torture
receive rehabilitative treatment and support.
GENERAL PUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE
10.6 That in as much as Section 59 of the Constitution guarantees the freedom
to demonstrate and petition, these rights must be exercised peacefully
without endangering the public at large. Citizens
of
Zimbabwe
are
reminded to exercise their rights in a manner that is consistent with the
Constitution.
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