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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013

Freedom of conscience

Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Provision
60
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
More details
Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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60 Freedom of conscience (1) Every person has the right to freedom of conscience, which includes — (a) freedom of thought, opinion, religion or belief; and (bo) freedom to practise and propagate and give expression to their thought. opinion, religion or belief, whether in public or in private and whether alone or together with others. (2) No person may be compelled to take an oath that is contrary to their religion or belief or to take an oath in a manner that is contrary to their religion or belief. (3) Parents and guardians of minor children have the right to determine. in accordance with their beliefs, the moral and religious upbringing of their children, provided they do not prejudice the rights to which their children are entitled under this Constitution, including their rights to education. health, safety and welfare. (4) Any religious community may establish institutions where religious instruction may be given, even if the mstitution receives a subsidy or other financial assistance from the State.

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013 · ictministry.gov.zw · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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