9.1 Constable Dzimano was charged for abusing complainant in terms of the Criminal Code and in terms of the Police Act. 9. 2 The Public Prosecutor did not perform her duty to represent state witnesses by failing to ensure that all the relevant issues to the case including sexual abuse were captured in the witness’ statement. She also failed in her duty by failing to advise state witnesses on the court procedure so that they could understand why they were attending Court without all of them getting the opportunity to testify and why it was important for them to attend court until they were excused. She also did not advise them on their right to receive witnesses’ expenses for transport. 9.3 The villagers demolished the church structure which was built on their grazing land. 10. CONCLUSION From the above observations the ZHRC concluded that the ZRP made a rapid response to the matter through urgent investigation of the matter and by charging Constable Dzimano in terms of the Police Act and the Criminal Code and by reprimanding and warning him. The National Prosecuting Authority needs to ensure that the Public Prosecutors actively represent the state witnesses. 11. RECOMMENDATIONS From the aforementioned report and findings, the ZHRC makes the following recommendations: 11.1 TO THE ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE The Zimbabwe Republic Police should ensure that the human rights of suspects are always respected. Page 12 of 13