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
Official source60 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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