resettlement or local integration, including help in recovering lost property and possessions. When restitution is not possible, the Guiding Principles call for compensation or just reparation (Principles 28-30). 1st Complainant had to relocate to another town and settle his wife and children at the rural areas due to fear for their personal security. Since he was self-employed and conducting his entrepreneurial work from Chitungwiza, his relocation also meant that he lost his means of survival. His children had to drop out of school during the course of the school term since their home was under surveillance and attack. 10.3 Children’s rights Section 81 (1) (f) of the Constitution provides that every child has the right to education, health care services, nutrition and shelter. Situations of conflict and displacement deprive children of the enjoyment of the mentioned rights. 1st Complainant’s children dropped out of school and relocated to their rural home meaning that they lost out on learning for half a school term. Due to limited financial means since their father no longer had any source of income, their rights to health care, nutrition and shelter were also compromised. 11. Recommendations In light of the findings from this investigation, the following recommendations are hereby made: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS 11.1. That there be a regulatory framework which provides for imputation of vicarious liability on political parties for violence caused by their supporters in the same manner that soccer teams are sanctioned for violence perpetrated by their supporters. This means that the parties will have to be fined for the misconduct of their members and also ordered to pay compensation to victims of violence which was caused by their members. This will ensure that political parties reign in their supporters knowing that any unruly or rowdy behaviour could cost the political party financially. Furthermore, the political parties would find it imperative to Page 12 of 13

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