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The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has bemoaned the passing of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill N.B. 15, 2022, which introduces so-called patriotism provisions. The bill, gazetted on December 23, 2022, seeks to criminalize Zimbabwean citizens and residents who engage with foreign

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ZCTU Raises Alarm Over Criminal Law Amendment Bill

November 23, 2022

author: Elia Ntali

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has raised alarm over the recent Cabinet approval of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill which criminalises conduct deemed as unpatriotic or undermining Zimbabwe’s sovereignty. Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa confirmed that Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi