Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe 2013, as amended to 2023
Judicial Protection
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    (1) When interpreting this Chapter8, a court, tribunal, forum or body—
    (a) must give full effect to the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Chapter;
    (b) must promote the values and principles that underlie a democratic society based on openness, justice, human dignity, equality and freedom, and in particular, the values and principles set out in section 3;
    (c) must take into account international law and all treaties and conventions to which Zimbabwe is a party;
    (d) must pay due regard to all the provisions of this Constitution, in particular the principles and objectives set out in Chapter 2; and
    (e) may consider relevant foreign law;
    in addition to considering all other relevant factors that are to be taken into account in the interpretation of a Constitution.
    (2) When interpreting an enactment, and when developing the common law and customary law, every court, tribunal, forum or body must promote and be guided by the spirit and objectives of this Chapter. (Sec. 46)
Judicial Protection
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    (1) Any of the following persons, namely—
    (a) any person acting in their own interests;
    (b) any person acting on behalf of another person who cannot act for themselves;
    (c) any person acting as a member, or in the interests, of a group or class of persons;
    (d) any person acting in the public interest;
    (e) any association acting in the interests of its members;
    is entitled to approach a court, alleging that a fundamental right or freedom enshrined in this Chapter has been, is being or is likely to be infringed, and the court may grant appropriate relief, including a declaration of rights and an award of compensation.
    … (Sec. 85)
Judicial Protection
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    (1) In exercising judicial authority, members of the judiciary must be guided by the following principles—

    (c) the role of the courts is paramount in safeguarding human rights and freedoms and the rule of law.
    … (Sec. 165)
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Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe 2013, as amended to 2023 (English). According to Sec. 6(1): “The following languages, namely Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa, are the officially recognised languages of Zimbabwe.”

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Chapter 3 on Citizenship.
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Fifth Schedule on Procedure as to Bills and Other Matters in Parliament (Sections 130 and 131).
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Second Schedule on Limitations on Rights during Public Emergencies (Section 87).
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Chapter 14 on Provincial and Local Government.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.