ZESN Report on the 31 July 2013 Harmonised Elections victimized in some places for contesting the election. Clause 2. 1.4 (Regular interval for elections as provided for by national Constitution) Zimbabwe has had regular and periodic elections as provided in the Constitution Clause 2. 1.5 Equal opportunity for all political parties to access state media. Clause 2.1.6 The right to vote and be voted for. Clause 2.1.7 Independence of the judiciary and impartiality of election institutions. Clause 2. 1.8 Voter education Access to state media was not equitable for all political parties with ZANU PF having unduly more favourable access than other parties. Candidates were able to lodge papers for nomination with a few problems The right to vote was seriously hampered by the flawed voter registration process as many citizens were unable to register and subsequently vote. The judiciary system is perceived as partial in favour of one political party. Voter education was inadequate leading to fundamental issues not being addressed such as the secrecy of the vote, the procedure for assisted voters and the requirements for voter registration. Civil society organizations were accredited two weeks before the election making their efforts 78 | P a g e