Click here to download the constitution in full pdf. Dual citizenship is now permitted under the recently approved amendments to the zambian constitution. Sample constitution xyz organization at etsu please read. National flag of the republic of zambia including white the emblem of 5 faz is a fish eagle standing on a football.
Zambia is scheduled to appear before the human rights committee in march to present its second periodic report to that body. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic of zambia and any other written. Zambia allows dual citizenship in last draft constitution. Muna ndulo the executive the presidency is by definition a dominant feature of a presidential system of government. The draft was also lauded by the foundation for democratic process, which said that article 38 would enable media organizations to operate freely in the country. 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 law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. The zambian bill of rights download ebook pdf, epub. Click download or read online button to get the zambian bill of rights book now. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Simbyakula says the release of the draft constitution will allow the zambian people go through the document.
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. Government urges zambians living in diaspora to apply for dual citizenship. Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and. A critical website, the zambian watchdog, one of which president michael sata and his cadres dismiss as a rogue media outlet has leaked one of the ruling partys most guarded secrets the draft constitution. 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. Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy. 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.
Thi is the draft constitution of 20 for the republic of zambia, as given to president sata by the technical committee. Constitution, a question proposed for decision in the. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. This is a draft report which becomes official after the committee presents it to the zambian parliament using parliamentary procedure. 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. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. Article 4 describes zambia as a multiparty democracy. The most recent change occurred in 2016 and witnessed the repeal of almost all parts of the constitution except the bill of rights, which requires a referendum. Draft constitution to include press freedom global.
Flag of bahrain gallery of sovereign state flags wikipedia, the free encyclopedia bahrain graphicmaps design elements asia flags capital of arab tourism logo bahrain 973 bh country code bhr all mark bahrainread more bahrain country flag and capital. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. 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. Zambias draft constitution fails scrutiny the mail. The expenses of drafting and introducing a bill in the national assembly shall be. Government urges zambians living in diaspora to apply for dual citizenship, supra. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Should any one require specific legal advise arising from any issues in this document, kindly consult members of the zambian bar except perhaps.
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. Zambia makes progress on draft constitution zambia reports. 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 foundation is a zambian nongovernmental organization working to promote democracy and human rights in the country. Please note that this is a very simple, sample constitution, provided to assist groups in preparing their own, original constitution with more substance. The bank of zambia is aware of numerous social media reports suggesting that the proposed. 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 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. If passed, the draft constitution could render the top act and penal code unconstitutional. In the 1996 constitution, dual citizenship was explicitly disallowed. The current zambian constitution clearly states that similar provisions are not justiciable.
Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. Introduction zambia is in the process of amending its constitution for the fifth time since independence in 1964. Oct 23, 2014 president lungu caused acting justice minister ngosa simbyakula to the table the draft constitution document in parliament today to coincide with the countrys golden jubilee which falls tomorrow. May 31, 2012 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. 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. 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. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation.
Zambian draft constitution for android apk download. 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. 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. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause. One of president satas promises in the runup to his election in 2011 was the adopt. 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. His death comes as the zambian government prepares to release its final draft of a new constitution and as zambians reflect on 50 years of freedom from colonial rule. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation.
This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The bill proposes to amend provisions of the constitution that would distort these principles of constitutionalism. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia. 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. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. The abbreviation of 6 the football association of zambia is faz. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2016. Jan 16, 2014 a critical website, the zambian watchdog, one of which president michael sata and his cadres dismiss as a rogue media outlet has leaked one of the ruling partys most guarded secrets the draft constitution. What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. Among other changes, the new document permits dual citizenship and sets a date for the next elections. The technical committee drafting the zambian constitution tcdzc has taken three years to produce a draft constitution, and. Article 63 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraphs d and e. As some of you may be aware, section 23 of the national constitutional conference act, no.
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. Death of zambian president comes as country considers new. The zambian bill of rights download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. 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. Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. Adequate checks and balances are an important aspect of. 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.
Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. President lungu edgar lungu last week assured the grand coalition that government would release the draft constitution during the independence week. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. The first and final drafts constitution of the republic of zambia. President edgar lungu has unveiled the longawaited peopledriven republican constitution as he promised. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge network. On this page you can read or download zambian preamble constitution for 2016 pdf in pdf format. 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.
The constitution contains what are termed national values. Mar 14, 2014 zambias opposition pushes govt to release draft constitution. 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. Zambia draft constitution of the republic of zambia. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Bankers association of zambia resolute to protect zambian. Paza lauds draft constitution on media freedom, supra. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president.
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. Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. But by stating that life begins at conception article 28 of the draft constitution pitches these acts against the unborn childs right to life as stipulated in the current and draft constitutions bill of rights. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge. Jun 22, 2010 as some of you may be aware, section 23 of the national constitutional conference act, no. Draft constitution online national assembly of zambia pdf of draft doc. 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. Minister of justice given lubinda has disclosed that government has agreed to allow for more consultations on the draft constitution. The constitution is amended bythe repeal of the preamble.
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