Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, andschedule thereto cap. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and schedule thereto 4. Section 1 short title this act may be cited as the constitution full article. 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. 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. I have over the years been following the history of the zambian constitution and i consider the 2916 constitution to be very progressive. The zambian constitution was established in 1991, and major amendments came into force in early 2016. In that regard, we remain committed to the work of the grand coalition on the campaign for a people driven constitution in zambia. Panos wants constitution before 2016 zambia reports. 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. A brief on the constitutional court of zambia the constitutional court is a new court which was established under article 127 of the constitution of zambia amendment act, no.
Chapter 1 constitution of zambia act arrangement of. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. For the referendum, any zambian citizen who is above 18 years old. Jan 17, 2016 zambia constitutional amendments posted on 1701 2016 by jdmussel last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. Determined to uphold and exercise our inherent and inviolable right as a people to decide, appoint and. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. The bill of rights is subject to be incorporated in the new zambian constitution upon a referendum on august 11th, 2016. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge. Prof ndulo, a usbased lawyer, in his article zambias unfullfilled struggle for a democratic constitution.
In order to realise a peopledriven process, the tcdzc prepared a first draft based on previous documentation, which they then subjected to a consultative process involving. Jan 29, 2016 the technical committee on drafting the zambian constitution tcdzc was set up with the mandate to use past constitution documentation to draft a new constitution. Ndulo calls for complete overhaul of constitution the. Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. Since, under the 1996 constitution, frederick chiluba could not stand for a third term of office and he was unable to muster enough support for constitutional change, levy patrick mwanawasa was chosen in august 2001 as mmds candidate for the 2001 presidential election, the third since the restoration of multiparty politics in july 1990. It provides that the general elections shall be held on the second thursday of august in an. On 5 january 2016 president edgar lungu signed zambias new constitution with much fanfare and pomp. Voters were asked whether they approve of proposed amendments to the bill of rights and article 79, which dictates the process of future amendments although 71% of voters voted in favour of the amendments, turnout was only 44%, below the 50%. Mar 06, 2018 and prof ndulo says the 2016 constitution is an embarrassing document not befitting country like zambia.
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. Mar 24, 2017 on the other, the new zambian constitution is ambiguous and can be interpreted both to support and prohibit lungus ambitions. Zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Zambia president lungu and the third term democracy in africa. 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. Our conclusion is that once again zambia has failed to adopt a constitution that responds to.
Ndulo calls for complete overhaul of constitution the mast. Government urges zambians living in diaspora to apply for dual citizenship. British high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download new zambian constitution 2016 in pdf format. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Article 50 of the constitution states that a political party and a candidate contesting an election shall have access to the media, especially during election. Thornton said that the only way that is looking certain for zambia to have a new constitution will be to adopt it via parliament as going the referendum route was looking unlikely and expensive given. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. I would like the readers to note that zambia did not draft and enact a new constitution at. In many respects, the 1963 colonial constitution became a model for its zambian successors. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Voters were asked whether they approve of proposed amendments to the bill of rights and article 79, which dictates the process of future amendments.
Jobs, gender and small enterprises in africa zambian women entrepreneurs. A constitutional referendum was held in zambia on 11 august 2016 alongside general elections, a move designed to reduce the cost of the referendum. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. The purpose of this application is to act as a human rights defender as per united nations human rights commission unhrc holistic definition. Zambian context, leaving it open to be interpreted in a manner that could serve the interests of. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act.
The ceremony passed the provisions whose amendment does not require referendum, leaving the bill of rights and the amendment clause to undergo the mandatory referendum expected to bring to an end the 40year struggle to enact a people driven constitution that enjoys both legitimacy. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. 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 there to, and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. Please download the pdf in attachment directly above. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia.
Our conclusion is that once again zambia has failed to adopt a constitution that responds to the aspirations of the zambia people. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. In the 2016 amended constitution, however, an attempt was further made to try and consolidate the chiluba era idea when a clause was included in the zambian constitution to the effect that the litunga, king of barotseland, would no longer have powers to dethrone or enthrone chiefs in western province barotseland. Yet the zambian peoples decadeslong commitment to the principles of democracy, the exercise of fundamental freedoms, and the countrys democratic institutions, albeit challenged, provides the foundation to strengthen zambian. Constitution of zambia preamble as amended by act no. 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. Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. You are at home 2016 november 1 resources reference materials acts of parliament 2016 constitution of zambia amendmen act no.
The constitution may be printed and published by the. Comments on the 2016 constitution stated that the 2016 constitution needed a complete overhaul to be done by experts. One copenhill 453 freedom parkway atlanta, ga 30307 404 4205100. Zambiaact,1991, andthe constitution inthescheduleto thatact are amended in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. Download new zambian constitution 2016 pdf document. On this page you can read or download new zambian constitution 2016 in pdf format. Jan 08, 2016 please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. 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.
Among other changes, the new document permits dual citizenship and sets a date for the next elections. And prof ndulo says the 2016 constitution is an embarrassing document not befitting country like zambia. In the same vein, zambians will know in advance who the successor would. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. He assented to the new constitution on 5 january, 2016. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2016. On this page you can read or download new zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. Subject to this act, the constitution as amended in act no. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Jul 09, 2019 in the 2016 amended constitution, however, an attempt was further made to try and consolidate the chiluba era idea when a clause was included in the zambian constitution to the effect that the litunga, king of barotseland, would no longer have powers to dethrone or enthrone chiefs in western province barotseland. There is a striking degree of continuity between the last constitution of northern rhodesia and the constitutions of independent zambia. It provides that the general elections shall be held on the second thursday of august in an election year. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias.
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. In the wake of the cost and difficulty of organising these elections, there. 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. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download new zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format.
The constitution is amended by the repeal of articles 101, 102, 103 and 104 and the substitution. Last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. 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. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. 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. Zambia president lungu and the third term democracy in. Among the amendments are a number of significant changes to the presidency. The constitution of zambia zambia online news site.
Rescue the zambian constitution the grand coalition for a people driven constitution has resolved to take the campaign for a people driven constitution in zambia to a higher level in view of the delaying tactics exhibited by the. Election report the carter centers experts mission to the. Election report final report the carter centers experts mission to the zambian presidential and parliamentary elections 2016. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 1991. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. In the last decade, two early presidential elections 2008 and 2015 were instigated by the incumbents death. Notably, as in zambia, the right to dignity is not a separate right in the bill.
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