15 Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA), Broadcasting Services Act (BSA), Public Order and Security Act (POSA) and the Criminal Law contain provisions which are not in line with fundamental freedoms included in the Constitution such as freedom of expression, freedom of the media and access to information. (p. 27) Media monitoring showed that the state-broadcaster failed to abide by its legal obligation to ensure equitable and fair coverage to parties and candidates. Similarly, government-controlled newspapers provided biased election coverage in favour of the ruling party. (p. 29) 16 Zimbabwe acceded to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2013, but no legislation has yet been introduced to align domestic law with the commitments in the Convention. (p. 32) 17 EU observers noted that there was little oversight regarding the security of ballot papers. (p. 33) in order to harmonise current media regulations with the Constitution, in order to adequately safeguard freedom of expression. ZBC needs to be reformed into a truly independent public service broadcaster and state-owned media must abide by their legal obligation to be impartial and provide equitable treatment to all political parties and candidates. POSA, Criminal Law Amendm ent of Broadcast ing Services Act Sections 61 and 62 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Article 19 of ICCPR (freedom of expression and freedom of information) Parliament, ZBC, Zimpapers, Zimbabwe Media Commission PARTICIPATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY Incorporate the Convention Amendment of Parliament on the Rights of Persons the Disabled with Disabilities into Persons Act domestic law. POLLING, COUNTING, COLLATION and RESULTS The security of the ballot from ZEC to ZEC printing, deployment to polling establish stations and on Election Day appropriate should be reviewed and procedures Freedom of the media, Independence and impartiality of the state-owned media. Section 61-4-b and c of the Constitution. AIPPA, Part VII, art 39-1-a, 39-2-c. Electoral Act, sections 160G-2-d and 160J-a, b and c. Article 17(3) of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance The Right to participate in political life. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Article 29 Promotion of transparency “Establish the necessary conditions to foster transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs”. 57