Human rights lawyer and activist Doug Coltart was charged and released after he handed himself over to the police today. Coltart was called in by the police in connection with a meeting of teacher activist held yesterday, from which 4 teachers (including Robson Chere) were abducted.
Tweeting after the release, Coltart said:
I’ve been released after being charged with section 37 of the Criminal Code along with Roboh, Precious, Munya & Jess. Thank you @ZLHRLawyers for the excellent legal representation from Denford Halimani and Tino Shoko (note our matching Pan-African attire ✊🏾!) Aluta Continua! pic.twitter.com/zo4da9sw4m
— Doug Coltart ✊🏼🇿🇼 (@DougColtart) April 28, 2019
Coltart has himself represented the rural teachers’ union leaders a number of times.
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