Beleaguered Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe was to...
Beleaguered Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe was to introduce the death sentence for anyone convicted of trying to overthrow the government
Beleaguered Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe was to introduce the death sentence for anyone convicted of trying to overthrow the government.
It will be part of severe new legislation to curb subversion.
Describing opposition work as 'terrorist activities,' the government said the new bill would also ban courts from granting bail to suspects in allegedly politically motivated crimes ranging from murder to car theft.
Copies of the proposed legislation have not yet been made public, but opposition officials said it appeared to be part of a government plan to intimidate critics before the 2002 presidential elections.
It will be part of severe new legislation to curb subversion.
Describing opposition work as 'terrorist activities,' the government said the new bill would also ban courts from granting bail to suspects in allegedly politically motivated crimes ranging from murder to car theft.
Copies of the proposed legislation have not yet been made public, but opposition officials said it appeared to be part of a government plan to intimidate critics before the 2002 presidential elections.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Birmingham Post, 22/11/2001)