Section 260: Independence of Prosecutor-General
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) Subject to this Constitution, the Prosecutor-General—
(a) is independent and is not subject to the direction or control of anyone; and
(b) must exercise his or her functions impartially and without fear, favour, prejudice or
bias.
(2) The Prosecutor-General must formulate and publicly disclose the general principles by which he or she decides whether and how to institute and conduct criminal proceedings.
Insight: Independence of Prosecutor-General
This provision establishes a critical safeguard in Zimbabwe's justice system by creating a Prosecutor-General who operates independently from political influence. This independence is reinforced by requiring transparent prosecution guidelines, which helps prevent arbitrary or politically-motivated prosecutions. This structure aims to ensure equal application of the law regardless of a person's status or connections - a fundamental element of constitutional democracy.