Chidyausiku CJMalaba DCJZiyambi JAGarwe JAGowora JA
Areas of Law
Constitutional LawElectoral Law
Keywords
Constitutional referendumVote no campaignCOPACUrgencyProclamation
Tags
Constitutional referendumUrgent applicationElectoral lawFreedom of expression
legislation
Statutes Cited
Constitution of Zimbabwe (as amended by Constitution Amendment No. 19)
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Electoral Act
Electoral Act
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Act
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Act
Referendums Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the application should be heard on an urgent basis","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Application filed 13 March 2013, referendum on 16 March 2013, letter written 25 February 2013"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicants, who advocated for a "VOTE NO" campaign in the constitutional referendum scheduled for 16 March 2013, brought an urgent application challenging the proclamation of the referendum date and alleging violations of their constitutional rights by various state entities and officials involved in the constitution-making process.
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