New Country Guidance Case For Zimbabwe: RN (Returnees) Zimbabwe CG (2008) UKAIT 0008

In the most recent country guidance case for Zimbabwe, the Tribunal found that risk on return to Zimbabwe is no longer limited to those individuals who are members or supporters of the MDC party; individuals who do not demonstrate support for the ZANU-PF party are also at risk. Furthermore, being or having been a teacher in Zimbabwe enhances risk on return. Finally, the Central Intelligence Organisation is responsible for monitoring returns to Harare airport.

The country guidance case of HS Zimbabwe CG (2007) UKAIT 00094 should still be followed in so far as who will be identified as being of sufficient interest on return to Harare airport. Finally, it was concluded that the general country conditions in Zimbabwe have continued to deteriorate to such an extent as to engage Article 3 of the ECHR in some cases.