Jitters over arrest of lawyers

CIVIC groups have urged government to allow lawyers to carry out their professional duties without hindrance.

The call comes following the arrest of human rights lawyers Tapiwa Muchineripi and Doug Coltart, early this week for allegedly defeating the course of justice.

Amnesty International deputy director for Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said government should uphold international standards of the legal profession.

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