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. Although given lubindas treachery is legendary, givens constitution amendment bill displays the depravity, contempt, sheer hatred he has for the people of zambia. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. African law africanlii botswana elaws ethiopian law. The members of the proposed popular body, which was to be called the national constitutional conference ncc, were to be nominated by the different interest groups instead of being elected.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. He assented to the new constitution on 5 january, 2016. 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. Zambia the world factbook central intelligence agency.
In response to mounting pressures within the country, the constitution was. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. This was the second presidential byelection as it was unfortunately the second time a sitting president had died in office. 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. Prevalence of child marriage in 2015, following the 2014 zambia demographic and health survey zdhs, the population council and unfpa conducted a. What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. Zambia which was a british colony from 1890 have had many constitution changes. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. The constitution was amended again in 1996 to set new limits on the presidency including a retroactive twoterm limit, and a requirement that both parents of a candidate be zambian born.
Zambian constitution were suspended, amnesty international believes that police been a thorn in the side of the government since november 1996, when. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. The constitution of the second republic provided for a oneparty participatory democracy, with the united national independence party unip the only legal political party. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house. 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. Zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. The vast majority of zambians do not fully comprehend all the complexities of a constitution the way ngos do. Zambias 2016 elections will prove a test for one of africas most stable democracies. Professor ndulo explains the law on zambian parliament and courts.
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. 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. Public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. The zambian constitution in article 1 provides that this constitution is the supreme law of zambia and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution, that law shall to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. A popular body could come up with a draft constitution that would be enacted by parliament and then be partly presented to zambian citizens in a referendum.
Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 get the latest. The government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. Are the current zambian constitutional provisions sufficient in preventing abuse of power by the executive organ of government thesis. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. University of cape town,faculty of law,department of public law, 2015 cited yyyy month dd. The main contention of the labour movement was not just the creation of jobs, but rather placed more emphasis on the creation of decent and meaningful jobs which lead to both personal and national development.
Next week, we will conclude the series of the zambian constitution with its post independence history from 1964 to 2015. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. Section 2e of the english law extent of application act stipulates that the supreme court practice rules of england in force until 1999 shall be in force in the republic, provided they are subject to the constitution and legislation of zambia. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Child marriage hotspots in zambia a child marriage hotspot is a district where child marriage is most likely to occur. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Those who wish to have a full text of the northern rhodesia independence conference, 1964 may contact me on the addresses below. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. Zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source.
Although article 266 of the zambian constitution defines a child as a a person who has attained, or is below, the. Zambias initial constitution was abandoned in august 1973 when it became a oneparty state. The power to determine whether legislation is inconsistent with the constitution is vested in the courts article 91. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download what are the features of the zambian constitution in pdf format. 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. Errol mc leod, mp, minister of labour and small and micro enterprise development.
I have never come across such a petty, hollow, mumbled, confused piece of legislation. May 18, 2016 the main contention of the labour movement was not just the creation of jobs, but rather placed more emphasis on the creation of decent and meaningful jobs which lead to both personal and national development. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. A person who was a citizen of zambia, immediately before the commencement of this constitution, shall continue to be a citizen 5 of zambia and shall retain the same citizenship. In 1911 northern western and eastern rhodesia were amalgamated into northern under. Oct 24, 2014 the government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. The national assembly comprises 150 directly elected members, up to ten usually eight presidentially appointed members, and a speaker. From 1890 to 1911, northeastern and northwestern rhodesia had five promulgation. A person who was a citizen of zambia, immediately before the commencement of this constitution, shall continue to be a citizen 5 of zambia and shall retain the same citizenship category from the date the citizenship was acquired.
Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. For all the years i have followed the constitution making process in zambia. Nkurunzizas victory against the constitution seemed improbable. Do we really have a people driven constitution or an ngo driven constitution. Burundis postconflict constitution 2005 provided a robust array of checks against such an eventuality. However, unlike the 1996 constitution, in this draft christianity is sneaked into the main body of the constitution, even into the bill of rights. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. Zambia held its second presidential byelections on 20th january 2015 this after the death of the incumbent president michael sata who had been elected in the 20th september 2011 tripartite elections. For example the draft constitution now states that propaganda against christianity is not protected speech. Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january.
Designing a process around intervening national elections is a choice worthy of note, in particular in how it provides democratic upstream and downstream constraints on the constitutionmaking process. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. President edgar lungu reads the constitution of zambia while chairing a special cabinet meeting at state house in lusaka. Constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. The constitution is amended bythe repeal of the preamble. 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. Data analysis shows that child mar riage is highest in northern province, muchinga, and parts of the copperbelt provinces see figure 2. Concourt judgement on lungus eligibility for another term. Zambia has been engaged in several efforts to try and develop a new constitution in the context of both demands for a more democratic constitution and the need to rebuild.
Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. Supporters of zambian president edgar lungu gesture in a parking lot in lusaka, august 8. 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. 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. The zambian bill of rights download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The declaration of zambia as a christian nation is from the 1996 constitution. Specifically, the districts of isoka and chama in muchinga province. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. Constitutional court decisions zambia legal information. The constitution amendment bill, 2015 3 background the constitution amendment bill, 20151 was introduced and read for a first time in the house of representatives by hon. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click download or read online button to get the zambian bill of rights book now. Constitution of zambia to have the matter referred to the high court for the determination of the legality or constitutionality of section 67 1 of the penal code.
Justice chibomba said although the constitution of zambia amendment act no1 of 2016, provided for the continuation of the president in the office of the president, it made no provision to how the period served from january 25, 2015 to september, 2016 which straddled two constitutional regimes should be treated in view of the change in the. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. Zambian emigration is low compared to many other african countries and is comprised predominantly of the welleducated. On this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. Covid19 legal resources are available on zambialii here public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Article 31 declaration relating to threatened emergency. On this page you can read or download what are the features of the zambian constitution in pdf format.
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