The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. Jan 08, 2016 please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Government of the republic of zambia grzunited nations. The quest for a people driven constitution in zambia 1. Constitution of zambia preamble as amended by act no. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. 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. Next week, we will conclude the series of the zambian constitution with its post independence history from 1964 to 2015. In 1911 northern western and eastern rhodesia were amalgamated into northern under.
Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act. Those who wish to have a full text of the northern rhodesia independence conference, 1964 may contact me on the addresses below. The purpose of the conference was to settle the form of the northern rhodesian constitution at independence and a list of amendments were agreed to among the parties. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Enacted by the parliament of zambia of 2016 3 short title cap. 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. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 get the latest updates.
He noted that it will be an act of sidelining and suppressing the ultimate will of the people of zambia, if the final draft constitution in its current form is enacted into law by parliament. Parliament makes the law, the executive implements the law while the judiciary interprets the law. Perhaps the most important difference, however, is that in its 1964 constitution, zambia rejected enforceable cabinet responsibility, and. Any act passed by parliament that is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution is. Determined to uphold and exercise our inherent and inviolable right as a people to decide, appoint and. Constitution of zambia, 1991 an act to provide for a new constitution of the republic of zambia and to repeal the constitution of zambia act, 1973, and the constitution scheduled thereto, and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. Professor ndulo explains the law on zambian parliament and courts. Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. 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 university of zambia law association, co school of law, the university of zambia, great east road campus, p. Trade union in zambia role of workers union, labour. However, the 1996protected children from neglect, cruelty and exploi constitution did not include socioeconomic rights and the rights of women and children in the bill.
Since this part of our constitution was not touched, we do not have a new constitution, but some form of manipulation has occurred here. They sent ngoma to get rigging material in form of a sample. Why justice lengalenga got it wrong in the gbm case. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Political governance study in zambia 7 saccord southern african centre for the constructive resolution of disputes sndp sixth national development plan tc technical committee on drafting of the zambian constitution tiz transparency international zambia toz times of zambia undp united nations development program. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. An analysis of spaces for lgbti activism in zambia country report. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act 2016. The quest for a people driven constitution in zambia. There is constitutional provision for local government and the main governing legislation. Nov 24, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. On this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format.
The politics of zambia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president of zambia is head of state, head of government and leader of a multiparty system. Lacerda led an expedition from mozambique to the kazembe region in zambia with the goal of exploring and to crossing southern africa from coast to coast for the first time, and died during the expedition in 1798. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. The 1991 constitution of zambia entrenched some of the basic rights for children, and tation. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association. The constitution may be printed and published by the government printer separately from this act, and the. Covid19 legal resources are available on zambialii here public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015.
President sata died on 28 october 2014 and vicepresident guy scott took office as acting president. Article 31 declaration relating to threatened emergency. Introduction theegrand coalitioneon the campaign for a people driven constitution in zambia is a multistakeholder platform made up ofeover 300 civil society organisations collectivelyeadvocating and campaigning for the successful finalisation of the constitution reform process in. There has been a growing similarity in constitutional forms around the world over the past three. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. An analysis of spaces for lgbti activism in zambia country. Zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Evangelical fellowship of zambia efz and the zambia episcopal fellowship zef have issued public statements against lgbti human rights, informing not only public discourse and opinion, but also the zambian constitution s position on sexual orientation and gender identity sogi.
This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. This principle forms the basic relationship between citizens and state. 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 character of zambia. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house.
Zambiaact,1991, andthe constitution inthescheduleto thatact are amended in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. Protecting children in zambia from violence, abuse. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. 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.
In accordance with the zambian constitution draft bill of rights, workers have the right to form, join or participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union. 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. 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. The zambian case offers an interesting example of an attempt to stabilize.
Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Government to table all the provisions of the draft. His principal opponent was hakainde hichilema of upnd 47. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. This is the constitution of a business undertaking formed as a primary cooperative with limited liability in terms of the provisions of the co operatives act, 2005 act 14 of 2005. The former vicepresident of zambia could not be elected in as a president zambian constitution prevents scott from qualifying as a candidate for president. Application form 4copies minutes 2 originals new constitution, rules or objects in case of change them 3 copies original ngo registration in case of change the name 2 you may be required to submit the cover letter as procedure. Fellow genuine zambians, lets guard against an ngo driven constitution. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. Democracy in zambia 43 constitutional democracy means. Going for growth april 2003 ilo office, lusaka and gender in. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format.
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. Public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. 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. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Ngo registration jica zambia office about jica jica.
Bank of zambia1 there is established the bank of zambia which shall be the central bank of the republic article 214. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in. Zambia 2 the republic consists of the territory defined in an act of. 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. A person must not be compelled to join a union and the parliament must provide the legislation for the registration of associations. Zambia which was a british colony from 1890 have had many constitution changes. The constitution of zambia zambia online news site. Section 1 short title this act may be cited as the constitution full article. Under regulation it provides for the registration of engineering organisations and regulates their professional conduct. The constitution must be endorsed and approved by zambians grand coalition. I repeal and replacement of part ill status of bill of rights l.
He said the article does not give power to the people to decide on contentious issues when taken to a referendum as parliament still has to dec. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Jobs, gender and small enterprises in africa zambian women entrepreneurs. Zambia is a sovereign republic under a constitutional form of governance. From 1890 to 1911, northeastern and northwestern rhodesia had five promulgation. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Subject to this act, the constitution as amended in act no. President edgar lungu reads the constitution of zambia while chairing a special cabinet meeting at state house in lusaka. In many respects, the 1963 colonial constitution became a model for its zambian successors. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991 and schedule thereto 4. In this constitution, unless the context indicates otherwise, a word or. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Bill 2015 and the constitution of zambia bill 2015 will be published on saturday, 1st august, 2015. The constitution of zambia act, 1991 and the constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia.
Secondly, just as elections are not isolated happenings but form part of an integrated process, so making a constitution. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Zambia government of the republic of zambia grzunited nations. Government to table all the provisions of the draft constitution, except bill of rights. Zambia the state of social dialogue article 21 of the zambian constitution states thus. 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. At the time of tgcc program design, zambia s 1991 constitution was the supreme law of the land, and all other acts of parliament derived their validity from it. It came into force through the zambia independence act of 1964. Perhaps the most important difference, however, is that in its 1964 constitution.
The consequent presidential election, held on 20 january 2015, was won by the patriotic fronts candidate, edgar lungu with 48. There is a striking degree of continuity between the last constitution of northern rhodesia and the constitutions of independent zambia. Apr 30, 20 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. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause.
The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. Constitution of jamaica ministry of justice government. Zambia 2 the republic consists of the territory defined in an act of parliament. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. First there is the question of whether a sequenced reform process can result in a new constitution of zambia. The constitution may be printed and published by the. Posner and young 2007, emerging challenges suggest. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power. The power to determine whether legislation is inconsistent with the constitution is vested in the courts article 91. Kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, and.
The constitution required that elections be held within 90 days of the death of an incumbent president. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. 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. 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 constitution making process. Constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court. 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. Article 34 states that a person shall be qualified to be a presidential candidate if both his parents are zambians by birth or descent. The politics of constitutional reform processes in zambia.
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