S v NYAMANDE 2014 (2) ZLR 888 (H)

2014 (2) ZLR p888

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Constitutional law – Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013 – Declaration of Rights – s 81(1)(e) – right of children to be protected from sexual exploitation – mature man purporting to marry child citing religious beliefs – breach of child's constitutional rights

Criminal procedure (sentence) – offences under Criminal Law Code – sexual relations with a young person (s 70(1)) – large age disparity between accused and complainant – accused a member of a religious sect which allowed polygamy – need to protect children – heavy term of imprisonment essential