Section 34: Domestication of international instruments
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The State must ensure that all international conventions, treaties and agreements to which Zimbabwe is a party are incorporated into domestic law.
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This provision establishes Zimbabwe's commitment to a "monist" approach to international law, requiring that international agreements don't just remain external obligations but become enforceable within Zimbabwe's legal system. This creates accountability mechanisms for citizens to rely on international standards in domestic courts and ensures that Zimbabwe's international commitments have practical effect rather than remaining theoretical.