ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE 10.1 That the COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF POLICE be directed to investigate cases of the criminal violations of human rights that occurred on the 4th of July in Epworth and to report to the Commission on the results of the investigations in terms of Section 243 (1) (h) of the Constitution. 10.2 The ZHRC recommends after investigation by the Commissioner General of Police (in 10.1) ensure that the prosecution of police officers who violated human rights on the 4th of July 2016, in terms of section 243 (1) (g), which must be sanctioned by deterrent sentencing, so as to eliminate impunity and send out a strong message to would be public officials’ human rights violators of the repercussions of violation of human rights. 10.3 That the training of police officers on human rights be regular and continuous so as to uphold the fundamental human rights and freedoms as enshrined in the Declaration of Rights, Chapter 4 of the Constitution or any other law or Conventions and Treaties to which Zimbabwe is a party. GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE 10.4 That it expedites the call to ratify and domesticate the Convention against Torture (CAT) so as strengthen the legal obligations on public officials to promote, protect and respect human rights, in particular the right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment. NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION 10.5 In line with its Constitutional mandate must come up with measures to on how conflict can be prevented through early detection of potential conflicts and promote peace, facilitate a conciliatory approach to disputes that may arise and develop programmes to ensure that persons subjected to torture receive rehabilitative treatment and support. GENERAL PUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE 10.6 That in as much as Section 59 of the Constitution guarantees the freedom to demonstrate and petition, these rights must be exercised peacefully without endangering the public at large. Citizens of Zimbabwe are reminded to exercise their rights in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution. Page 33 of 37