Govt steps up fight against drug and substance abuse with specialised courts Story by Memory ChamisaTHE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to establish specialised courts to handle cases of drug and substance abuse as part of efforts to combat the scourge that has wreaked havoc in communities.The anti-drug and substance abuse court’s training programme running for the next two days in Harare is set to look at how best the judicial system can deal with the scourge and ensure deterrent sentences to offenders.The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Honourable Ziyambi Ziyambi, highlighted the impact of the specialised courts in delivering timeous sentences that send a strong warning to would-be offenders.“It is a timely intervention that is necessary and speaks directly to the safety, health, and future of our communities. The government of the Republic of Zimbabwe condemns in the strongest terms the sketch of trial and substance abuse. Against this background, this training reflects the deepening of the political system.“The essential collaboration between the judicial, national prosecuting authority, and the executive arm of the state in confronting one of the most significant threats to our nation’s social, public health, and future prosperity.
This is the pandemic of drug and substance abuse. This is a commitment to a specialised, efficient and health-centred justice delivery system that protects from society while rehabilitating those caught in the web of addiction,” he said.Deputy Prosecutor General, Mr Nelson Mutsonziwa believes the specialised courts will not only give prosecutors and judges a benchmark for sentencing, but also ensure the cases are handled appropriately.“The establishment of Drug and Substance Abuse Courts is an important component of the government’s decisive response to a problem that threatens the very fabric of our society and the stability of our institutions. There is also a need to balance speed with procedural fairness.
The public requires a justice system that is not only robust but also swift and transparent.”The government has since launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024 to 2030).The plan provides strategic direction to the nation’s response to the drug and substance abuse menace and ensures communities, families, and individuals are fully supported in eradicating the scourge that is threatening generations. THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to establish specialised courts to handle cases of drug and substance abuse as part of efforts to combat the scourge that has wreaked havoc in communities. The anti-drug and substance abuse court’s training programme running for the next two days in Harare is set to look at how best the judicial system can deal with the scourge and ensure deterrent sentences to offenders.
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The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Honourable Ziyambi Ziyambi, highlighted the impact of the specialised courts in delivering timeous sentences that send a strong warning to would-be offenders. “It is a timely intervention that is necessary and speaks directly to the safety, health, and future of our communities. Against this background, this training reflects the deepening of the political system.
“The essential collaboration between the judicial, national prosecuting authority, and the executive arm of the state in confronting one of the most significant threats to our nation’s social, public health, and future prosperity. This is a commitment to a specialised, efficient and health-centred justice delivery system that protects from society while rehabilitating those caught in the web of addiction,” he said. Deputy Prosecutor General, Mr Nelson Mutsonziwa believes the specialised courts will not only give prosecutors and judges a benchmark for sentencing, but also ensure the cases are handled appropriately.
“The establishment of Drug and Substance Abuse Courts is an important component of the government’s decisive response to a problem that threatens the very fabric of our society and the stability of our institutions. The public requires a justice system that is not only robust but also swift and transparent.” The government has since launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024 to 2030). The plan provides strategic direction to the nation’s response to the drug and substance abuse menace and ensures communities, families, and individuals are fully supported in eradicating the scourge that is threatening generations. Previous articleNew theatre and X-ray machines transform service delivery at Muduvuri HospitalNext articleWar veterans empowerment drive boosted by donation of farming equipment
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