theft of state propertyunauthorized possession of drugsdisciplinary penaltyresignation optionmens rea
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unfair dismissaldisciplinary appealtheft of drugshealth sector
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Health Service Regulations
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the Health Services Board erred in finding appellant guilty without requisite mens rea","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant's explanation about lunch box belonging to Mhete"}
{"issue_text":"Whether failure to give detailed reasons indicates bias","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Letter dated 7 February 2014"}
{"issue_text":"Whether offering option to resign constitutes arm-twisting","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Section 50(1)(b) Health Service Regulations"}
{"issue_text":"Whether penalty of dismissal/option to resign was appropriate for first offender with 33 years service","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant's age, service record, first offence"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Appellant, a disposal supervisor employed by Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for 33 years, was found in unauthorized possession of hospital drugs and disinfectant during a routine search. She was charged with theft and corruption, found guilty and dismissed, but on appeal the penalty was altered to an option to resign.
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