The zambian bill of rights the zambian bill of rights is a list of fundamental rights and freedoms covered in part 3 of the zambian constitution which is the supreme law of the land. Constitution of zambia, 1991 preamble we, the people of zambia, by our representatives assembled in our parliament, having solemnly resolved to constitute zambia into a sovereign democratic republic. In the zambian doctrine of separation of powers, each branch of government has a distinct role to play and no one branch should interfere in the others function. Data analysis shows that child mar riage is highest in northern province, muchinga, and parts of the copperbelt provinces see figure 2. Although article 266 of the zambian constitution defines a child as a a person who has attained, or is below, the. The constitution has undergone several amendments since the. Aug 12, 2015 the government has published the constitution of zambia amendment bill 2015 which will take forward the enactment of specific clauses which are not subject to the referendum. Specifically, the districts of isoka and chama in muchinga province.
The constitution of zambia amendment bill 2015 was published in late july. The constitution contains a bill of rights, setting out the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, and providing protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, tribe, gender, place of origin, marital status, political opinions, colour or creed. Zambia sets presidential election to august 2016, supra. The heading to part 3 of the constitution of zambia of 1996 is protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. He assented to the new constitution on 5 january, 2016. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Winning tickets will need more than 50% of the vote art. The implications of zambias draft constitution for maternal mortality january 2015 in zambia, induced abortion termination of pregnancy is legal when carried out by a registered medical practitioner who believes that continuing a pregnancy involves a risk to the life of the. Jan 05, 2016 the constitution amendment bill will top the activity list this morning when president edgar lungu appends his signature to mark a milestone in the constitution making process in the country. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. President lungu defers signing new constitution bill. For all the years i have followed the constitution making process in zambia. A number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options.
The term bill of rights is not in common usage in zambian jurisprudence. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Nov 24, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. Constitution bill expected to be law today zambia reports. The constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of. Zambia formerly the territory of northern rhodesia was administered by the british south africa company from 1891 until it was taken over by the uk in 1923. The zambian bill of rights download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Sangwa explains supremacy of constitution to matibini. The last presidential election was held in january 2015 and resulted in the election of lungu to finish the term of deceased president michael sata. The name was changed to zambia upon independence in 1964.
The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2016 memorandum the object of this bill is to amend the constitution of zambia so as to a revise the bill of. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Justice minister given lubinda attending the national dialogue forum. The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court. Sangwa has explained to matibini that the supremacy. It included 20 revisions, including a majoritarian system for the election of the president 50% plus one, the.
Sangwa said this in a letter to speaker patrick matibini who, with impunity, has set himself above the constitution and courts of law. Two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Although given lubindas treachery is legendary, givens constitution amendment bill displays the depravity, contempt, sheer hatred he has for the people of zambia. Parliament makes the law, the executive implements the law while the judiciary interprets the law. The bill of rights is fundamental to zambias democracy and guarantees the human respect and dignity of all citizens, mr chipenzi. Government of the republic of zambia grzunited nations. Next week, we will conclude the series of the zambian constitution with its post independence history from 1964 to 2015. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. The constitution may be printed and published by the government printer separately from this act, and the production of a copy of the constitution as printed is prima facie evidence in all courts and for all purposes of the constitution and. Mwiinga said the constitution of zambia bill and constitution amendment bill have been certified by speaker of the national assembly patrick matibini.
The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 memorandum the object of this bill is to amend the constitution of zambia so as to a revise the preamble in order to reaffirm the christian. The implications of zambias draft constitution for. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. 2 of 2016 11 republic of zambia sovereign authority. The constitution of zambia bill, 2005 the zambian the.
This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Let me say early on that i reject these alternatives as intellectually flawed. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. In july 2007, ncc bill was presented by the minister of justice to the stakeholders for input and by august the bill had been adopted mandating the ncc to draft a new zambian constitution. Article 79 permits the amendment of non entrenched provisions by a two thirds majority in parliament. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. He said any bill which is intended to alter the constitution had to be published 30 days before first reading, so that zambians would have an opportunity. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation.
Article 79 permits the amendment of non entrenched provisions by a. And president lungu has declared january 5 a half day for civil servants to ensure that they attend the signing ceremony at heroes stadium. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2019, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Child marriage hotspots in zambia a child marriage hotspot is a district where child marriage is most likely to occur.
Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Aug 21, 2019 constitutional lawyer john sangwa says the constitution of zambia is superior to both the speaker of the national assembly and the national assembly itself. Click download or read online button to get the zambian bill of rights book now. Child marriage, the marriage of a person below the age of 18. Government to table all the provisions of the draft. Both bills will be taken at committee stage next week thursday. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 get the latest. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution.
Page constitution of the patriotic front preamble whereas zambia is now and forever a free, united, indivisible and independent sovereign state due to the historic fact that the people of zambia spearheaded launched and won a just and relentless struggle for national independence and liberation of the motherland. Persons entitled to apply to be registered as citizens 1 any person who a has attained the age of twentyone years. The words bill of rights are new in our constitution and are contained in the draft constitution of zambia bill 2015. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2016 memorandum the object of this bill is to amend the constitution of zambia so as to a revise the bill of rights to include civil, political. Analysis from january 5, 2016 when president edgar lungu signed the amended constitution, people have been digesting this important piece of legislation, which is the bible of the land. He said any bill which is intended to alter the constitution had to be published 30 days before first reading, so that zambians would have an opportunity to make comments and observations through. Aug 11, 2019 two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. The government has published the constitution of zambia amendment bill 2015 which will take forward the enactment of specific clauses which are not subject to the referendum.
Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. Usbased law professor muna ndulo and locally based constitutional lawyer john sangwa featured on a public discussion at southern sun hotel in lusaka. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. The constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of zambia academic dr sishuwa. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. A person born in or outside zambia after the commencement of this constitution shall become a citizen of zambia at the date of his birth if on that date at least one of his parents is a citizen of zambia. The constitution amendment bill will top the activity list this morning when president edgar lungu appends his signature to mark a milestone in the constitution making process in the country. Since 2011, there has been a process of revising the constitution of 1996. Bill of rights status, application and interpretation.
Constitution of zambia, 1991 by the zambian for zambia. The procedure for amending the current zambian constitution the constitution to be replaced is set out in article 79 of the constitution of zambia act no. In pursuance of our determination to uphold our inherent and inviolable right to decide, appoint and proclaim the means and style whereby we shall govern ourselves as a. I have never come across such a petty, hollow, mumbled, confused piece of legislation. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Constitution amendment bill is zambias grave digger. On assuming power in january 2015, sixth republican president edgar chagwa lungu promised to deliver the constitution in accordance with the wishes of the zambian people. Prevalence of child marriage in 2015, following the 2014 zambia demographic and health survey zdhs, the population council and unfpa conducted a. Similarly, foundation for democratic process fodep executive director mcdonald chipenzi feels the bill of rights is an important piece of legislation which should be included in the republican constitution. Justice minister ngosa simbyakula has said that the constitution amendment bill 2015 and the constitution of zambia bill 2015 will be published on saturday, 1st august, 2015.
The committee will note that article 28 of the constitution allows individuals whose rights have been infringed to seek legal redress through the high court. Constitutional lawyer john sangwa says the constitution of zambia is superior to both the speaker of the national assembly and the national assembly itself. Bank of zambia 1 there is established the bank of zambia which shall be the central bank of the republic article 214. The zambian bill of rights download ebook pdf, epub. It is the countrys main instrument of protecting the rights and freedoms of the individual. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and.
Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. President edgar lungu after he received the constitution amendment bill that was passed by parliament last week. Presidential elections were held in zambia on 20 january 2015 to elect a president to serve the remainder of the term of president michael sata, following his death on 28 october 2014. Aug 07, 2019 although given lubindas treachery is legendary, givens constitution amendment bill displays the depravity, contempt, sheer hatred he has for the people of zambia.
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