Scanlen & Holderness / Zimbabwe - 297/05

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125. In view of the above reasoning, the African Commission recommends that the Respondent State:

1. Repeal Sections 79 and 80 of the AIPPA;

2. Decriminalise offenses relating to accreditation and the practice of journalism;

3. Adopt legislation providing a framework for self regulation by journalists;

4. Bring AIPPA in line with Article 9 of the African Charter and other principles and international human rights instruments; and

5. Report on the implementation of these recommendations within six months of notification thereof.

Adopted during the 6th Extra-Ordinary Session of the ACHPR, Banjul, The Gambia. April, 2009.