COURT WATCH 1/2014
[3rd February 2014]
The State v Human Rights Defender Beatrice Mtetwa
Part I: From Arrest to Start of Trial
Court Watch
COURT WATCH 16/2013
[25th September 2013]
Justice Bhunu Acquits 21 of Glen View 29 Murder Trial Accused
COURT WATCH 15/2013
[24th September 2013]
State v MDC-T Chief Elections Agent Morgen Komichi
The “Lost” Special Ballot Paper Case
This case is a spin-off from the special voting debacle [see Bill Watch 31/2013 of 25th July]
COURT WATCH 14/2013
[5th September 2013]
Pre-Referendum and Pre-Election Challenges
Part IV – Voting Rights, Postal Voting and Voters Roll Cases
Part I [Court Watch 11/2013 of 15th August] of this series covered the dismissal by the courts of cases challenging the short notice and handling of the Constitutional Referendum of 16th March
COURT WATCH 13/2013
[4th September 2013]
Pre-Referendum and Pre-Election Challenges Dismissed by the Courts
Part III: Nomination Court Cases + Case on Political Party Funding
Part I [Court Watch 11/2013 of 15th August] of this series covered the dismissal by the courts of cases challenging the short notice and handling of the Constitutional Referendum of 16th March
COURT WATCH 12/2013
[3rd September 2013]
Pre-Referendum and Pre-Election Challenges Dismissed by the Courts
Part II – Cases to Postpone Election Date
COURT WATCH 11/2013
[15th August 2013]
Pre- Referendum and Pre-Election Challenges Dismissed by the Courts
Part I – Pre-Referendum Challenges
COURT WATCH 10/2013
[17th July 2013]
State v MDC-T Youth Leader Solomon Madzore
Charged with Undermining the Authority of or Insulting the President
Background
COURT WATCH 9/2013
[10th July 2013]
Update on Glen View 29 Murder Trial – Part II
Part I – Court Watch 6/2013 of 30th May – brought the story of this trial to the point where the defence had filed written arguments in support of their application for the discharge of all accused at the close of the State case. The filing of the State’s replying arguments and a hearing date for oral arguments were awaited.
COURT WATCH 8/2013
[25th June 2013]
Constitutional Court Sittings 9 am 26th June Onwards
Reminder: The Constitutional Court started work promptly under the provisions of the new Constitution which was published on 22nd May [see end of bulletin for details of these provisions and the new court’s judges]. Since then it has heard two cases:
COURT WATCH 7/2013
[11th June 2013]
First Judgment of Constitutional Court
The Election Date Case
COURT WATCH 6/2013
[30th May 2013]
Update on Glen View 29 Murder Trial – Part 1
State v Solomon Madzore and 28 Others
COURT WATCH 5/2013
[30th May 2013]
Supreme Court Decision on Private Members Bills
Supreme Court Nullifies Private Member’s Urban Councils Amendment Bill
COURT WATCH 4/2013
[29th April 2013]
The State v Human Rights Defender Beatrice Mtetwa
Mrs Mtetwa’s trial is listed for Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May, at Harare Magistrates Court.
Background
COURT WATCH 3/2013
[26th February 2013]
The State v Civil Society
This bulletin covers two instances of criminal proceedings launched against members of civil society organisations:
COURT WATCH 2/2013
[25th January 2013]
Supreme Court & High Court Judges & Labour and Administrative Court Presidents
New High Court Judges appointed
Four new High Court judges were sworn in by President Mugabe at State House on Friday 21st December.
COURT WATCH 1/2013
[21st January 2013]
Supreme Court, High Court, Labour Court Terms Started 14th January
Ceremonies to Mark Start of 2013 Legal Year
The start of the 2013 judicial year on Monday 14th January was marked by the customary ceremonies in the High Court. Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku presided in Harare, Judge-President George Chiweshe in Bulawayo.
COURT WATCH 5/2011
[December 2011]
Two State Prosecutions Against the Minister of Energy and Power Development
COURT WATCH 21/2012
[22nd November 2012]
Supreme Court Decides Anglican Church Appeals:
Ruling For the Official Anglican Church and Against Kunonga Camp
COURT WATCH 20/2012
[24th October 2012]
Anglican Church Cases: Supreme Court Dismisses 5 Appeals
& Reserves Judgment in 2
This bulletin will outline the background of these cases, Monday’s Supreme Court hearing, the position while judgment is awaited, and give a brief summary of previous relevant court decisions leading to these appeals
Background