agricultural land. Further, the audit outcome will be of utility in enhancing the one-person one-farm policy; thus, improving access to agricultural land and equitable distribution of property. 14.Article 15: Right to Work Constitutional and Legislative Measures 14.1. The Constitution provides for the right to work. Furthermore the Constitution obligates the State and institutions of Government at every level to adopt reasonable policies and measures to ensure that its citizens enjoy the right to work, safe legal practices and standards, and to be paid a fair and reasonable wage67. 14.2. The Labour Act governs the right to work for all persons other than those whose conditions of employment are governed by the Constitution. The Act seeks to advance social justice and democracy at the work place. There are no legal restrictions on one’s choice of work. The laws in place protect and respect the right to work68. 14.3. The Labour Act also prohibits forced labour, thereby guaranteeing everyone the right to freely engage in the employment of their choice. Contravention of this provision attracts a fine and or imprisonment for a maximum term of two years. The Act thus incorporates the provisions of the two fundamental ILO conventions on the elimination of forced labour69 which Zimbabwe ratified in 1998. 14.4. The Act further establishes the Labour Court which has jurisdiction to hear appeals and applications, and can exercise the same powers as the High Court in relation to labour matters. Appeals from the Court’s decisions on questions of law lie with the Supreme Court. 67 Sections 24 and 65 of the Constitution 68 Chapter 28:01 69 Forced Labour Convention No. 29 of 1930 and Abolition of Forced Labour Convention No. 105 of 1957. Page | 37

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