Author: International Bar Association. Human Rights Institute
Title: Partisan Policing: An Obstacle to Human Rights and Democracy in Zimbabwe
Summary: This is the executive summary of the report of a fact-finding visit to the Republic of Zimbabwe by experts on behalf of the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) between 11-18 August 2007. The fact-finding visit was prompted by increasing international, regional and domestic concerns at the apparent erosion of the rule of law in Zimbabwe. These concerns related to unlawful police action in the country, police excesses and brutality and the intimidation of civilians, human rights activists, the organised legal profession, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The delegation was sent to investigate the status of the rule of law and administration of justice in that country and, in particular, the role of the police in the administration of justice. The issues were to be analysed within constitutional and relevant regional and international standards, and the administration of justice processes in Zimbabwe. The particular focus area was the role of the police in the administration of justice. Specifically, to evaluate the relationship between the police, lawyers and prosecutors, and to prepare a report on the situation in Zimbabwe for dissemination. The report contains recommendations for the immediate and long term measures necessary to protect and uphold the rule of law and administration of justice in Zimbabwe and prevent impunity for human rights violations.
Details: London: International Bar Association, 2007. 59p.
Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 15, 2011 at: www.ibanet.org
Year: 2007
Country: Zimbabwe
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Shelf Number: 121006
Keywords:
Human RightsPolice AdministrationPolice MisconductPolice ReformPolicing (Zimbabwe) |
