High Court Rules Part of Patriotic Act Unconstitutional

‘Teach patriotism in all Zim schools’… MPs say, cite example of China, Singapore, Rwanda, South Korea – DailyNews

IN A development that is set to ignite significant debate in the country, lawmakers are pushing for the mandatory introduction of patriotism... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

High Court delivers landmark blow to Zimbabwe's controversial 'Patriotic Act' – Nehanda Radio

HARARE - In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Zimbabwe has ruled that a central provision of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act, widely known as the "Patriotic Act," is unconstitutional and therefore unlawful. The post High Court delivers landmark blow to Zimbabwe’s controversial ‘Patriotic Act’ appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Court declares section of Patriot Act unconstitutional  - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Court declares section of Patriot Act unconstitutional -Newsday Zimbabwe They cited Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Attorney-General, Virginia Mabhiza, as respondents. THE High Court has declared a section of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, also known as the Patriot Act, unconstitutional. High Court judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze ruled in favour of the Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (…

High Court rules part of Patriotic Act unconstitutional

In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court struck down Section 22A (3) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act No. 10 of 2023, declaring it vague, overly broad, and in violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the country’s Constitution. The provision had criminalised participation in meetings discussing sanctions against Zimbabwe and allowed penalties such as citizenship revocation, restriction of voting rights, …