The judiciary consists of the chief justice as head of judiciary, judges of the Supreme Court, judge president and judges of the High Court, as well as judges of special courts. The Supreme Court is Zimbabwe’s superior court of record and final court of appeal; it also has original jurisdiction in cases where violation of constitutional rights is alleged.15 The High Court is a superior court of record in Zimbabwe and has original jurisdiction over all criminal matters in Zimbabwe.16 Magistrates’ courts are the courts of first instance in all criminal matters. The Office of the Attorney General (AG) is established under the Constitution and charged with instituting and undertaking criminal proceedings before any court in Zimbabwe. The Attorney General carries out this duty through public prosecutors.17 Article 93 of the Constitution provides for a police force to have the function of “preserving the internal security of and maintaining law and order in Zimbabwe.”18 The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) operates under the direct command of the Commissioner of Police, under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The administration of the ZRP and terms and conditions of service are set out in the Police Act, which prohibits serving members of the police force from engaging in partisan politics.19 15 Constitution of Zimbabwe, arts. 24 and 80. 16 Constitution of Zimbabwe, art. 81. 17 Constitution of Zimbabwe, art. 76. 18 Specific duties are set out in the Chapter 11:10 of the Police Act. 19 Schedule to Police Act, art. 48. “Our Hands Are Tied” 12