Zimbabwe: Report Exposes Flaws in Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 Hearings

The recent public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) were presented as a nationwide consultation exercise but a new report suggests the process was marked by intimidation, restricted participation and unequal access to voice.

A report, compiled by the Alliance for Community Based Organisations (ACBOs) draws on observations from 51 hearing venues across the country and paints a picture of a process that while extensive in scope often fell short of democratic standards.