Section 31: Legal aid
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The State must take all practical measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to provide legal representation in civil and criminal cases for people who need it and are unable to afford legal practitioners of their choice.
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Insight on Legal Aid in Zimbabwe
This provision establishes a qualified right to legal aid rather than an absolute one. The phrase "within the limits of the resources available" creates a flexible obligation that depends on Zimbabwe's economic capacity, meaning implementation may vary based on the country's financial situation. This approach balances the ideal of universal access to justice with practical fiscal realities.