ZVOMA v MOYO NO & ORS 2012 (1) ZLR 117 (H)

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Constitutional law — Parliament — powers — standing orders — need for Parliament to obey such orders — motion passed in breach of standing order — such motion a nullity — no right of members of Parliament to deal with matters pending before courts or which are sub judice

Constitutional law — Parliament — privilege — Speaker's certificate — validity — need for certificate to be specific and detailed

Constitutional law — Parliament — staff — Clerk of Parliament — appointment of — appointed by Committee on Standing Rules — dismissal of Clerk — dismissal must be initiated by Committee, followed by due process — Parliament — no right of Parliament to dismiss Clerk without initial enquiry by Committee — effect of failure to follow proper procedures — locus standi — members of Parliament having no locus standi to initiate dismissal of Clerk

Employment — Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] — applicability — Act not applicable to staff of Parliament appointed in terms of Constitution