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Section 53: Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or

Constitution of Zimbabwe

punishment

No person may be subjected to physical or psychological torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

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Insight: Freedom from Torture

This provision establishes an absolute prohibition against torture and inhumane treatment, with no exceptions permitted even during emergencies or war. It aligns Zimbabwe with international human rights standards like the UN Convention Against Torture and reflects recognition that torture undermines human dignity, which is a foundational principle in constitutional democracies.