History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. For the whole of october and november 2001, members of the public studied and debated the 1st draft constitution. From 1890 to 1911, northeastern and northwestern rhodesia had five promulgation. Here is the draft constitution as given to sata by the technical committee. Constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. 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.
Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Objectives to guide state and all institutions and agencies of government. This technical assistance report on zambia was prepared by a staff team of the fiscal affairs department of the international monetary fund. The first draft of the constitution was made public on the 30th of april 2012 for the purposes of allowing 40 days for public consultations. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. These findings are of particular concern to those arguing for the provision of safe abortion services, given that a draft revision of zambia s constitution defined the right to life as beginning at conception. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. The constitution required that elections be held within 90 days of the death of an incumbent president. Fellow genuine zambians, lets guard against an ngo driven constitution. 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.
Introduction this report analyzes the kariba draft constitution, a document negotiated in secret in september 2007 and referenced in article 6 of the global political agreement between zimbabwes three primary political parties. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Apr 30, 2012 he said the draft constitution has incorporated social, economic,cultural,religious and environmental rights. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia july 11, 2012 muna ndulo professor of law, cornell university law school director, cornell institute for african development honorary professor of law, cape town university extra ordinary professor of law, free state university, south africa 1. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. There were landmark steps on freedom of speech and ngo registration.
The implications of zambias draft constitution for. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. It is a promise he made to the zambian people on january 24, 2015, when he was sworn in as zambias sixth head of state and he returned to the same venue, heroes stadium in lusaka, to give the people what he promised. Protecting children in zambia from violence, abuse.
The implications of zambias draft constitution for maternal. I would like the readers to note that zambia did not draft and enact a new constitution at attainment of independence, but, the northern rhodesia constitution was amended to meet the aspirations of the people of the new republic of zambia. There have been varying voices on the document with some sections of society expressing doubt while others have embraced the process with confidence. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016.
Draft constitution online national assembly of zambia pdf of draft doc. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. One of president satas promises in the runup to his election in 2011 was the adopt. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. It is likely that current extremes and challenges of climate variability manifested often as floods and droughts will be experienced for decades to come. Zambia 2015 international religious freedom report executive summary the constitution declares the country a christian nation while prohibiting religious discrimination and providing for freedom of conscience and religion. The constitution provides for equality before the law for persons resident in zambia regardless of their race, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references.
However, zambians will cry no more for the document as the zambian watchdog blocked from access within zambia has given it out in its draft form as compiled by the technical committee in august 20. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Egypt, liberia, kenya, somalia, tunisia, tanzania, zambia and. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. The bills adopted are the draft constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019, the draft electoral process amendment bill, 2019, and the draft public order bill, 2019. 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. Womens knowledge and attitudes surrounding abortion in. It borders on congo kinshasa in the north, on tanzania in the northeast, on malawi and mozambique in the east, on zimbabwe, botswana, and namibia in the south, and on angola in the west. The constitution guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for all persons within the state partys territory. 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. Jan 05, 2016 zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. 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 constitution is amended by the repeal of part iv and the substitution therefor of the following part.
The government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A year later, in april 20, the national constitution convention heralded the final stage of the constitution. 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 22, 2014 on the 15th of january 2014 the zambian watchdog and lusaka times released a leaked copy of the final draft constitution which was reportedly handed to president sata. He told the house that the roadmap would be determined in article 79 of the constitution of zambia to stand the test of time. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. 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.
The final draft constitution shall be subjected to a referendum for adoption by the people of zambia. African countries have been in the process of drafting constitutions and some. Jan 05, 2016 president edgar lungu has unveiled the longawaited peopledriven republican constitution as he promised. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. The state shall provide means conducive to such achievements and shall provide support and encouragement for scientific and technical invention, and artistic creation and shall protect achievements thereof.
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. In 1911 northern western and eastern rhodesia were amalgamated into northern under. Economic diplomacy set the tone of the new foreign policy. National climate change response strategy nccrs zambia, final draft ii executive summary climate change is a significant development challenge globally and locally. 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. National assembly shall be a charge on the consolidated fund. Twitter law library external link twitter congress. Acting justice minister ngosa simbyakula announced this in parliament saying the launch of the final draft constitution coincides with the countrys golden jubilee which falls on 24th october, 2014 tomorrow.
National flag, national anthem, public seal and coat of arms. Authorities at times disrupted prayer services to search for illegal immigrants or drugs and. 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. The quest for a people driven constitution in zambia constitutionnet. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Laws are outdated and legislation on children ent commission has made recommenis not harmonized. What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. The government released the long due draft constitution. Government of the republic of zambia grzunited nations. Republic of zambia first draft report of the technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution the secretariat technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution government complex conference centre kamwala lusaka june, 2012.
The draft constitution zambia online pdf book manual. Draft zambia constitution ncc 2010 the national constitution conference is consulting on the draft constitution can now be accessed here. President edgar lungu has unveiled the longawaited peopledriven republican constitution as he promised. 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. The laws of zambia shall consist of a this constitution. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015. Acting in terms of that mandate, the nca launched the 1st draft on 28 september 2001 and thereafter the following events took place. Here is the draft constitution as given to sata by the. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. President lungu edgar lungu last week assured the grand coalition that government would release the draft constitution during the independence week. Click here to download the constitution in full pdf the constitution of zambia.
Technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution 2011. National sports council of zambia as established under the sports council of zambia act, chapter 142 of the laws of zambia. The zambian case offers an interesting example of an attempt to stabilize. Zambia draft constitution of the republic of zambia. Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. 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. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. Zambia which was a british colony from 1890 have had many constitution changes. The implications of zambia s 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. Republic of zambia first draft constitution of the republic of zambia 30 the secretariat technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution government complex conference centre p. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution.
On the 15th of january 2014 the zambian watchdog and lusaka times released a leaked copy of the final draft constitution which was reportedly handed to president sata. 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. List of books and articles about zambia online research. The expenses of drafting and introducing a bill in the national assembly shall be. 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. The commission carried out its work over a period of over two years and submitted a report and draft constitution to the head of state. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on june 2015. Repeal of constitution of zambia act, 1991 and existing constitution cap. The forum has sat for a total number of 16 days from the initial ten days that were provided for.
Read online the draft constitution zambia online book pdf free download link book now. Targeted government institutions provide human rightsbased policies, frameworks and services by 2015. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. He said the consultation period on the draft constitution would last for 40 days. Zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections. Oct 23, 2014 simbyakula says the release of the draft constitution will allow the zambian people go through the document. Zambias final draft constitution released lusaka voice. To support the government of the republic of zambia in meeting the development goal of promoting human rights, dignity of individual citizens and inclusive governance. The constitution has undergone several amendments since the. The public validation process will run from 1 january 2015 until 20 may 2015.
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