constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 67 Political rights (1) Every Zimbabwean citizen has the right-(a) to free, fair and regular elections for any elective public office established in terms of this Constitution or any other law; and (b) to make political choices freely. (2) Subject to this Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen has the right-(a) to form, to join and to participate in the activities of a political party or organisation of their choice; (b) to campaign freely and peacefully for a political party or cause; (c) to participate in peaceful political activity; and (d) to participate, individually or collectively, in gatherings or groups or in any other manner, in peaceful activities to influence, challenge or support the policies of the Government or any political or whatever cause. (3) Subject to this Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen who is of or over eighteen years of age has the right-(a) to vote in all elections and referendums to which this Constitution or any other law applies, and to do so in secret; and (b) to stand for election for public office and, if elected, to hold such office. (4) For the purpose of promoting multi-party democracy, an Act of Parliament must provide for the funding of political parties. 68 Right to administrative justice (1) Every person has a right to administrative conduct that is lawful, prompt, efficient, reasonable, proportionate, impartial and both substantively and procedurally fair. (2) Any person whose right, freedom, interest or legitimate expectation has been adversely affected by administrative conduct has the right to be given promptly and in writing the reasons for the conduct. (3) An Act of Parliament must give effect to these rights, and must-(a) provide for the review of administrative conduct by a court or, where appropriate, by an independent and impartial tribunal; (b) impose a duty on the State to give effect to the rights in subsections (1) and (2); and (c) promote an efficient administration. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 25

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