This is a draft report which becomes official after the committee presents it to the zambian parliament using parliamentary procedure. The technical committee drafting the zambian constitution tcdzc has taken three years to produce a draft constitution, and. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download computer studies grade 10 12 syllabus zambia pdf in pdf format. Any law, customary practice or a decision of an organ of state or a public official which contravenes this constitution shall be of no effect. Download the zambia constitution april 2012, 1st draft pdf file, 1mb. The document also contains a bill of rights and establishes a 50%plusone voting system for electing the president of the country. Fodep opposses dual citizenship clause in draft constitution. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. Muna ndulo the executive the presidency is by definition a dominant feature of a presidential system of government.
Constitution of zambia preamble as amended by act no. Gender comments on the first draft zambian constitution 2012. Politically and constitutionally, zambia achieved a first in 1964 by becoming the first country in anglophone subsahara africa, to attain independence as a republic within the british commonwealth. Republic of zambia first draft constitution of the. Government has finally released the long awaited final draft constitution. Constitution of zambia amendment a bill entitled no. The release of the all vital document is seen as a jubilee gift to the zambian people as the nation celebrates its 50th independence anniversary. Zambia allows dual citizenship in last draft constitution. 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. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. A draft constitution for zambia released last month by a governmentappointed technical committee has drawn criticism from an eminent lawyer because of insufficient debate and the absence of. Jan 08, 2016 please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. The first draft constitution for zambia was released april 30 and includes a provision on access to information the 253page document was hailed by media groups as progressive for its clauses on media freedom. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia.
Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. White christian missionaries brought education and christianised much of the zambian. The draft constitution released by the patriotic front technical committee of experts on constitution is a corrupt version of the national constitution conference ncc version which the national assembly rejected not long ago. 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. May 31, 2012 a draft constitution for zambia released last month has drawn criticism from an eminent lawyer because of insufficient debate, amongst other things. Separately, a task force is preparing a freedom of information law. Draft constitution is progressive on gender equality. What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. Gender activists critise the first draft constitution. The technical committee grafting the zambian constitution says the constitution making process has received negative response from the public following negative statements on the presidential running mate clause by vice president guy scott and ruling patrotic front secretary. By elias munshya the commotion over bill 10s proposal to christianise the zambian constitution is in my opinion, wholly unnecessary and a waste of time. In april 2012, zambia published a draft constitution after a protracted constitution making process dating as far back as 1972.
National flag and anthem c h a p t e r ii t h e c o n s t it u t io n a n d t h e l a w s 4. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. The technical committee has lined up several activities aimed at sensitising members of the public on the contents of the draft constitution in order for them to make informed decisions. The first draft, launched by an official technical committee, contains progressive provisions on gender equality and the promotion of womens rights. May 7, 2012 zambia released a draft constitution on april 30, 2012, that has been praised for its provisions on freedom of the press. Constitution will be best in africa silungwejune 25, 2012in general news. It was signed into law by president mohamed morsi on 26 december 2012, after it was approved by the constituent assembly on 30 november 2012 and passed in a referendum held 1522 december 2012 with 64% support, and a turnout of 33%. It is a giant step towards the media law reforms that helps in providing freedom. The last attempt at constitution making, produced by the now infamous national constitutional conference, failed to get a required twothirds majority in parliament in 2010. Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution, provided to assist groups in preparing their own, original constitution with more substance. The constitution of the republic of the gambia a r r a n g e m e n t o f s e c t io n s section c h a p t e r i th e republ ic 1. 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. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. By kulthum ally, lusaka zambia gender activists in zambia have criticised the first draft of the proposed new country constitution, saying it still lacks provisions to protect women rights.
Constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. The local government elections tribunals rules of 5th august 2016 under the electoral process act no. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Gender anything may happen when womanhood has ceased to be a protected occupation. Reading through the 227 pages of the michael sataappointed technical committees first draft constitution, am reminded of the struggles, pickets, war of words and insults that the people of zambia have gone through over the past years on this seemingly unending constitution making process. We want or dont want it, dual citizenship should be finally implemented and amendment as a clause into the new draft constitution of zambia, despite being opposed by president mr. May 04, 2012 the first draft constitution for zambia was released april 30 and includes a provision on access to information.
President edgar lungu has unveiled the longawaited peopledriven republican constitution as he promised. The university of zambia law association, co school of law, the university of zambia, great east road campus, p. Oct 23, 2014 zambia presented a new draft constitution that would permit dual citizenship and abandon the firstpastthepost presidential election system as the nation prepares to celebrate 50 years of. Dual citizenship is a must into the new draft constitution. The government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. Jurisdictions zambia global legal monitor library of congress. Zambias final draft constitution released lusaka voice. Hivaids reaching everyone, everywhere with hiv counseling and testing hct services national aids council zm. The first draft constitution of zambia has been released for a 40 day consultation. Constitution, and to have taken any necessary oath required to be taken under the constitution, unless the president requires any person who continues in office by virtue of this section to take any oath prescribed by the constitution or by an act of parliament. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. So we are appealing to zambians to make their comments and make known what they think should be included in the constitution as this draft is not the final document but a working document. Click here to download the constitution in full pdf the constitution of zambia. Draft constitution to include press freedom global.
Zambia s latest draft constitution has guaranteed freedom of worship and also maintained the 16 year old declaration of the southern african country as a christian nation. If passed, this bill will amend the current constitution of zambia 1996 and change how citizens select the people who represent them. The 253page document was hailed by media groups as progressive for its clauses on media freedom. Draft constitution of zambia released on the 30th of april 2012. The press association of zambia paza, and foundation for democratic process fodep supported this idea. It is expected that the draft constitution of zambia bill, 2012, shall be tabled in parliament in 2012. The draft for the new constitution was recently launched by the technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution tcdzc, and it provides a series of. Zambias amended constitution was not people driven law. It aims to please everyone rather than offer an intellectually sound position. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format.
Should any one require specific legal advise arising from any issues in this document, kindly consult members of the zambian bar except perhaps. The constitution consultative process guidelines, 2012 download pdf this is the final draft of the consultative process guidelines produced in 2012 by the technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution. First draft constitution of the republic of zambia the article goes on to say that governmentcontrolled media will also be able to operate independently. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Zambias opposition pushes govt to release draft constitution. Zambias draft constitution fails scrutiny the mail. 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. Mr kabanda said the consultation period on the draft constitution would last for 40 days. Continuous effect of constitution part ii republic of zambia and sovereign authority of the people. Jun 12, 2012 the technical committee grafting the zambian constitution says the constitution making process has received negative response from the public following negative statements on the presidential running mate clause by vice president guy scott and ruling patrotic front secretary general wynter kabimba who are opposed to clause 107 in the draft constitution. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. Zambian civil society organizations, especially those devoted to womens rights, are demanding for the republican constitution now on debate to be approved through an assembly and a referendum. 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.
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. However, it is unfortunate that the articles in the draft constitution exemplify the extent to which the president can dominate affairs of the state and government. The process has reached its final stages and the constitution of zambia amendment act 2015 was released. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Draft constitution of zambia 2012 download pdf draft constitution of zambia released on the 30th of april 2012. One politician, writing on the zambian watchdog website, was however harsh with his verdict of the draft constitution. Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. The constitution consultative process guidelines, 2012. The document also contains a bill of rights and establishes a 50%plusone voting.
Objectives to guide state and all institutions and agencies of government. October 2012 after the enactment of constitution bill 2012 by parliament. The chona commission was appointed in 1972 to consider and recommend changes to the constitution of the republic and that of unip that were necessary to bring about a. Acting justice minister ngosa simbyakula announced this in parliament saying the launch of the final draft. Zambia draft constitution of the republic of zambia. Zambia makes progress on draft constitution zambia reports. Act, 2016, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution.
If you intend to apply as a new organization, your application may be denied if you simply fill in the blanks and turn this in as a. The constitution consultative process guidelines, 2012 this is the final draft of the consultative process guidelines produced in 2012 by the technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution. African countries have been in the process of drafting constitutions and some have been. Draft constitution online national assembly of zambia pdf of draft doc. As a result of the zambian draft constitution radio series i recently hosted, i have been approached by various people to share audio, notes, etc.
Access to information clause in draft zambian constitution. He said the draft constitution has incorporated social, economic,cultural,religious and environmental rights. Jan 05, 2016 president edgar lungu has unveiled the longawaited peopledriven republican constitution as he promised. Draft constitution to include press freedom global legal. Sata, this deal must further recommended for our national interest and the future of zambia. Adequate checks and balances are an important aspect of. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2016. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. Mar 14, 2014 zambias opposition pushes govt to release draft constitution. Just 2 add on where can heve access 2 download the draft constitution. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. According to part five of the draft constitution which was released to the public in may 2012 for public scrutiny, all zambians have a right to freedom of conscience. Determined to uphold and exercise our inherent and inviolable right as a people to decide, appoint and.
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