SARUWAKA v SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO & ORS 2017 (2) ZLR 161 (H)

2017 (2) ZLR p161

Flynote

Constitutional Law – Constitution of Zimbabwe, 2013 – Chapter 4 – declaration of Rights –section 60 – right to freedom of religion – member of Parliament ejected and barred from the chamber by the Speaker on account of wearing a colourful Rastafari jacket – speaker given discretion by the Standing Rules and Orders to regulate attire of members – whether ejectment and barring are a violation of the right to freedom of religion – need to challenge the relevant provisions of the Standing Rules and Orders.