messages. He then travelled to Complainant’s homestead to ascertain the matter. After his investigation he charged Constable Dzimano in terms of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act and in terms of the Police Act. In terms of the Police Act he charged him with performing his duties in an inappropriate manner. A disciplinary hearing was conducted at Nyika. Constable Dzimano was convicted and recalled from being a Member-in-Charge of a police base to being an ordinary police officer at the Police Station under the supervision of other officers. In terms of the Criminal Code, Constable Dzimano was charged with kidnapping or unlawful detention. The docket reference was CR 26/3/17. The case was still pending at Gutu Magistrates Court. It was at trial stage. The Officer in Charge further advised the ZHRC that the complainant and two other villagers were charged with malicious damage to property in terms of the Criminal Code. They were alleged to be ring leaders of the demolitions. The trial of that case was yet to commence at Court. 7.2 Interview with the Gutu Public Prosecutor. The ZHRC interviewed the Prosecutor in Charge of Gutu Magistrates Court in order to ascertain the case of the complainant. The Prosecutor advised that Complainant’s case was still pending at Court. It was at trial stage. Concerning complainant’s concerns about issues arising during cross examination, the Prosecutor advised that there was an omission of the essential details of the case by the Investigating Officer who omitted to include that Complainant’s breasts and body were fondled by Constable Dzimano which amounts to a sexual offence of indecent assault. The ZHRC inquired whether the Prosecutor did not also have a duty at set down stage to ensure that the recorded statement from the police was reflective of complainant’s case. The Commission also inquired whether the Prosecutor communicated to the state witnesses that they were entitled to witnesses’ expenses to cover for their transport expenses. The Prosecutor advised that she had done the necessary documents for the witnesses to get their expenses and would ensure that they got reimbursement. The Prosecutor further Page 10 of 13