The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has criticised the consultative process for Constitutional Amendment Number 3 describing it as rushed, restrictive and potentially undermining democratic principles. In a statement, the legal body said the four-day consultation period held between 30 March and 2 April 2026 alongside
Zimbabwe’s legal profession has condemned the violent assault of constitutional lawyer and academic Lovemore Madhuku describing the attack as a threat to democratic freedoms and the rule of law. In a statement, the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) said it had learnt “with grave concern” of
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) says the upsurge in gender based violence cases as a result of the COVID-19 is worrisome amid calls for immediate action to curb the scourge. In a statement to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence being
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) Tuesday warned a fraudulent law firm, Simbi Legal Aid to stop operations after adverts by the company surfaced on social media of the firm purporting to be offering legal aid. LZS executive secretary Edward Mapara warned the public against engaging the
The Johannesburg Society for Advocates has affirmed their support for top Zimbabwean lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa and legal representatives standing for citizens arrested in the course of exercise their democratic and constitutionally enshrined rights to express criticism of the Government. Mtetwa was yesterday banned from representing incarcerated
The Law Society of Zimbabwe has condemned a series of arrests targeted at legal practitioners saying the developments appear calculated to hinder the members of the profession from undertaking their duties. This followed the arrests of lawyers, Patrick Tererai, Dumisani Dube, Advocate Choice Damiso, Tapiwa Makanza
Last week the lawyers reached out to Chief Justice Luke Malaba to express their disquiet over what they consider to be railroading of trials especially matters relating to the recent nationwide protests.
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