Document #1273175

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

Zimbabwe: Striking down of law allowing state to suspend bail a step in the right direction [AFR 46/2549/2015]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1273175/1226_1443592012_afr4625492015english.pdf

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ecoi.net description:
Constitutional court repeals section of Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act that allowed prosecutors to delay release of prisoners on bail; the section found wide use against arrested human rights defenders and real or perceived government opponents
Country:
Zimbabwe
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
29 September 2015
Document ID:
1273175 (former ID 312513)

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