Marriage

38 | Family and marriage

Law Society of Zimbabwe: Model Constitution of Zimbabwe (2010)
  1. The family in all its forms is the fundamental unit of society and is entitled to protection by the State.
  2. Each member of a family is entitled to full and equal recognition and must be protected by law against all forms of neglect, cruelty or exploitation.
  3. Everyone who has attained the age of eighteen years has the right to marry and found a family, and no such person may be prevented from entering into marriage.
  4. No one may be compelled to enter into marriage against their will.
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27 | Marriage

Kariba Draft Constitution

The State must take appropriate measures to ensure that–

    1. everyone of marriageable age is free to marry another such person of the opposite sex;
    2. no marriage is entered into without the free and full consent of the intending spouses;
    3. there is equality of rights and responsibilities of spouses during marriage and at its dissolution; and
    4. in the event of dissolution of a marriage, provision is made for the necessary protection of any children and spouses.
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39 | Family and marriage

National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) Draft Constitution (2001)
  1. The family in all its forms is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
  2. Each member of the family is entitled to full and equal respect and must be protected by law against all forms of neglect, cruelty or exploitation.
  3. Every man and woman, who has attained the age of eighteen years, has the right to marry and found a family and no person may be forced to enter into marriage or be prevented from entering into marriage.
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