Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights Health workers views on the constitution The Constitution 40 Percent 30 20 10 0 Drafters and the constitution Guarantee protection and Clearly state measures to Should allow for Independent Economic, Social and should be apolitical to avoidsupport tothe most vulnerabletake when rights are abused Commissions i.e Electoral, Cultural Rights are protected bias in communities. i.e disabled, Medi and Human Rights children, elderly, sick, prisoners The Constitution Constitutional Amendments Of the 44 participants who responded 71% say the Constitution should not be easily manipulated and amended while 11% argue that amendments are necessary because of the dynamic nature of the world. 9% are of the view that in the event that amendments are to be made to the constitution, they should be voted for by the people. However, 9% say no amendments should be made at all. Founding Principles / preamble There were 26 respondents. 86% noted that the Constitution, being the Supreme Law. 8% said the constitution should acknowledge that every human being is made in the image of God and is of utmost worth and value while 3% it should acknowledge that everyone is equally entitled to access services for the fulfillment of basic human rights. Arms of the State (Principle of Separation of Powers) Respondents expressed that there should be separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary (46%). The Executive should have limited powers and have a prescribed term of office with a maximum of two terms per president (33%). Furthermore, the Office of the Prime Minister and the President should have equal power (3%). 10% feel that to avoid abuse of taxpayers’ contributions there is need to have a limited number in cabinet. A further 6% said the constitution should also ensure that office holders are held accountable to citizens for the effects of their decisions and actions while in power. Page|4