ConCourt outlaws ban on demos

ZIMBABWE’S Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has outlawed section 27 of the Public Order and Security Act (Posa), which prohibits demonstrations without clearance from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), saying the piece of legislation is open to abuse by State machinery.

Justice Rita Makarau handed down the judgment yesterday in concurrence with the full ConCourt bench.

Civic groups and opposition parties have been calling for the repeal of the draconian law, alleging it was being used unfairly to thwart freedom of assembly as guaranteed by the Constitution.

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