recognition of the quality of data expected from this interaction as well as to maximise on the meeting with interviewees’ knowledge on the investigation at hand. 4.2.2. Individual interviews were conducted with the complainants at the ZHRC Offices and the Counselling Services Unit where they were seeking medical treatment since they had run away from their homes fearing attacks by the respondents. These interviews were done in order to more fully understand how the incidents leading to the alleged human rights violations occurred and how the complainants were affected. 5. Participant observation This was used to gain intimate familiarity with the community and their activities through involvement with people in their environment. Using observations gave the Commission an understanding of the geographical location, community relations and the political atmosphere in the area. 6. Applicable law 6.1. Constitutional Rights At the core of the complaints before the ZHRC are allegations of violations of the human rights of the complainants. It is alleged that ZANU PF Youths violated the complainants’ right to political rights and the right to security of person. Section 67 (2) of the Constitution, which is at the centre of the present complaint provides for political rights and Section 52 (a) provides for the right to security of person. Section 67 (2) provides as follows: 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, Page 5 of 13