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Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Chapter 9:24] (No.4 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013 | ZWE-2013-L-101343

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prisons (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (No. 9), SI 149/2011. -

Adoption: 2011-12-23 | ZWE-2011-R-89595

Sets out the dietary requirements for prisoners. The principle regulations, Prisons (General) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 196/2003), are amended.

Repeals the Prisons (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011(No. 8), published in Statutory Instrument No. 97 of 2011.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

National Security Council Act (Act No. 2 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009 | Date of entry into force: 2009-03-04 | ZWE-2009-L-85402

Provides for the establishment, composition, functions and meetings of the Zimbabwe National Security Council.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Public Order and Security Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 18 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-11 | ZWE-2007-L-85371

Amends the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17], section 2 (interpretation) by inserting a new definitions. Also amends section 4 (regulating authorities), and replaces sections 23-27 and 29.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] (Act 14/2006). -

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-26 | ZWE-2006-L-85410

PART I - Preliminary
1. Short title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Meaning of domestic violence and its scope.
4. Offence of domestic violence and acts excluded from its scope.

PART II - Duties Of Police And Powers Of Arrest In Respect Of Domestic Violence
5. Duties of police officers in relation to domestic violence.
6. Arrest by police officer without warrant.

PART III - Protection Orders
7. Application for protection order.
8. Determination of application.
9. Issue of interim protection order.
10. Issue of protection order.
11. Contents of protection order.
12. Application for revocation, variation or extension of protection orders.
13. Issue of further copies of orders and warrants of arrest.
14. Enforcement of protection orders.

PART IV - Anti-Domestic Violence Counsellors And Anti-Domestic Violence Council
15. Anti-domestic violence counsellors.
16. Anti-Domestic Violence Council.

PART V - General
17. General provisions as to ofences.
18. Special jurisdiction of local courts.
19. Regulations.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (No. 23/2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | ZWE-2004-L-72803

The Roman-Dutch Criminal law no longer applies to the extent that this Code expressly or impliedly enacts, re-enacts, amends, modifies or repeals that law.
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Elements of criminal liability
Chapter III - Crimes against the State
Chapter IV - Crimes against public order
Chapter V - Crimes against the person
Chapter VI - Property crimes
Chapter VII - Crimes involving dangerous drugs
Chapter VIII - Computer-related crimes
Chapter IX - Bribery and corruption
Chapter X - Crimes against law enforcement and public administration
Chapter XI - Crimes against the administration of justice
Chapter XII - Unfinalised crimes: threats, incitement, conspiracy and attempt
Chapter XIII - Participation or assistance in the commission of crimes
Chapter XIV - General defences and mitigating factors
Chapter XV - Permissible verdicts
Chapter XVI - General
In addition to the Acts listed below which are found in NATLEX, the following Acts are also repealed: Aircraft (offences) Act [Chapter 9:01]; Concealment of Birth Act [Chapter 9:04]; Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 68 of the 1974 Revised Edition of the Laws]; Witchcraft Suppression Act [Chapter 9:19].

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17] (Act 1/2002, 6/2005). -

Adoption: 2002-01-22 | ZWE-2002-L-85399

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Offences against Constitutional Government and Public Security
Part III - Offences against Public Order
Part IV - Public Gatherings
Part V - Enforcement and Preservation of Public Order and Security
Part VI - General

Repeals the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act [Chapter 11:07].

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Penalties Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 22).

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-L-62464

Makes provision for increases in general level of fines in statutes through statutory instrument. Amends Section 3 of Interpretation Act and inserts new section in Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act. Also amends penalty provisions in a number of other acts.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act, 2001 (No. 8). -

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-L-64993

Amends criminal law regarding sexual offences. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 deals with extra-marital sexual intercourse with young persons and severely intellectually handicapped persons, Part 3 with non-consensual sexual acts, and Part 4 with suppression of prostitution. Part 5 makes provision for prevention of spread of HIV. Provides for offence of deliberate transmission of HIV, testing of sexual offenders for HIV infection, and presumption regarding HIV infection. Part 6 contains general provisions.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Traditional Leaders Act (No. 25 of 1998) (Chapter 29).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-L-57007

Provides for the appointment of various local government figures and defines their respective functions. Repeals the Chiefs and Headmen's Act and amends certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, the Communal Land Act and the Rural District Councils Act.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Prisons Act [Chapter 7:11]. -

Adoption: 1956-04-23 | ZWE-1956-L-61345

Comprehensive legislation on establishment and management of prisons. Divided into 23 parts. These deal with: establishment of prisons; prison service and appointment of prison officers; prison service commission; powers and duties of prison officers; appointment and duties of medical officers; official visitors, visiting justices, ministers of religion and prisoners aid societies; desertion and mutiny; admission and confinement of prisoners; segregation and classification of prisoners; custody and removal of prisoners; labour of prisoners; maintenance; prohibited articles and areas; discipline of prisoners; escapes; corporal punishment; prisoners under sentence of death; remission of sentence; release of prisoners on licence or order; report on long-term prisoners; and discharge of prisoners. Section 76 regulates employment of convicted prisoners. Establishes that every prisoner under sentence of imprisonment may be kept for labour within or outside the precints of any prison in any part of Zimbabwe, and in any employment approved by Minister. Prisoner shall not be required to perform labour if judicial officer passing sentence has specified that sentence of imprisonment shall be without labour. Female prisoners shall not be employed outside a prison except on the recommendation of a medical officer, and then only on such labour as may be prescribed.

Zimbabwe - Criminal and penal law - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]. -

Adoption: 1927-06-01 | ZWE-1927-L-61340

Consolidates and amends law relating to procedure and evidence in criminal cases. Divided into 21 parts. These deal with: prosecution at public instance, private prosecutions, prescription of offences, arrests, search warrants and seizures, preparatory examinations, confirmation of extra-curial statements, bail, indictments and charges, procedure before commencement of trial, procedure after commencement of trial, procedures in respect of cases adjourned under section 54 of Magistrates Court Act, witnesses and evidence in criminal proceedings, discharge of accused persons, previous convictions and finger-prints, judgment on criminal trial, punishments, compensation and restitution, and pardon and commutation.