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Do You Know What Can Happen if You Insult a Judge in Zimbabwe?

The courtroom can be a stressful place, especially for defendants who are facing serious criminal charges. And being on the wrong end of a bad decision can be extremely frustrating and testing. This was the fate for a British national who told a Harare magistrate that she was stupid. Charged with overstaying, he accused the magistrate of treating him like a criminal.

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