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CHAPTER 11
SECURITY SERVICES
PART 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 National security
(1) The national security objectives of Zimbabwe must reflect the resolve of Zimbabweans
to live as equals in liberty, peace and harmony, free from fear, and in prosperity.
(2) The national security of Zimbabwe must be secured in compliance with this
Constitution and the law.
(3) In particular, the protection of the national security must be pursued with the utmost
respect for—
(a) the fundamental rights and freedoms and the democratic values and principles
enshrined in this Constitution; and
(b) the rule of law.
11.2 Security services
(1) The security services of Zimbabwe consist of—
(a) the Defence Forces;
(b) the Police Service;
(c) the intelligence services;
(d) the Correctional Service; and
(e) any other security service established by Act of Parliament.
(2) The security services are subject to the authority of this Constitution, Parliament, the
President and Cabinet.
(3) Membership of the security services must reflect the diversity of the people of
Zimbabwe.
11.3 Conduct of members of security services
(1) Members of the security services must act in accordance with this Constitution and the
law.
(2) Neither the security services nor any of their members may, in the exercise of their
functions—
(a) act in a partisan manner;
(b) further the interests of any political party or cause;
(c) prejudice the lawful interests of any political party or cause; or
(d) violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of any person.
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