Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf. I have over the years been following the history of the zambian constitution and i consider the 2916 constitution to be very progressive. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. Legal expert, development law service, fao legal office. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new. Act of parliament, to be registered as a citizen of zambia. 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.
In pursuance of our determination to uphold our inherent and inviolable right to decide, appoint and proclaim the means and style whereby we shall govern ourselves as a united and indivisible. This constitution has costed us a lot of money, we must close this chapter, president lungu told the cheering crowd. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Judicial reform, constitutionalism and the rule of law in.
Among the clauses that the bill will cement are the 50% plus one vote, vice president as a running mate clause, dual citizenship and the enshrining of the election date in the constitution. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. Bill of rights status, application and interpretation. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. 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. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment. Africa in particular, constitutional law scholars, political. So, part 3 of the zambian constitution contains a list of rights which zambians and other persons. The constitution may be printed and published by the government printer separately from this act, and the production of a copy of the constitution as printed is prima facie evidence in all courts and for all purposes of the constitution and. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. He said 11 months in office he had managed to deliver a constitution as promised during his inauguration in january 2015. He said 11 months in office he had managed to deliver a constitution. The constitution may be printed and published by the.
The purpose of this application is to act as a human rights. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic of zambia and any other. 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. Parliament makes the law, the executive implements the law while the judiciary interprets the law. However, after assuming office in january 2015, president edgar lungu made a public statement that the government was still committed to delivering a people driven constitution. Section 2e of the english law extent of application act stipulates that the supreme court practice rules of england in force until 1999. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. On this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. Jan 05, 2016 among the clauses that the bill will cement are the 50% plus one vote, vice president as a running mate clause, dual citizenship and the enshrining of the election date in the 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 heading to part 3 of the constitution of zambia of 1996 is protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. On the bill of rights, that has to go through a referendum and thats coming next year after which we will have a people driven constitution. 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. 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. Last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. A person born in or outside zambia after the commencement of this constitution shall become a citizen of zambia at the date of his birth if on that date at least one of his parents is a citizen of zambia. Constitution bill expected to be law today zambia reports. Constitution of zambia, 1991 by the zambian for zambia. Constitution of zambia preamble as amended by act no. Article 79 of the old zambian constitution provides for the procedures of making amendments, modifications or reenactment of the constitution, article 79 and in particular clause 3.
This act comes into operation on such date as is fixed by the president by proclamation. Perth market disposal bill 2015 discharge of order and referral to standing. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. Persons entitled to apply to be registered as citizens 1 any person who a has attained the age of twentyone years.
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 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. Library of all the latest publications from zambian issues to taxation and the economy for you to download and read. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. The words bill of rights are new in our constitution and are contained in the draft constitution of zambia bill 2015. 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. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Library of all the latest publications from zambian issues. The constitution may be printed and published by the government printer separately from this act, and. In december 2015, parliament passed parts of the constitution of zambia amendment bill that did not require a constitutional referendum, which came. Determined to uphold and exercise our inherent and inviolable right as a people to decide, appoint and. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. The term bill of rights is not in common usage in zambian jurisprudence.
Justice minister given lubinda says the constitution of zambia amendment bill will be tabled in parliament on 19th june, 2018. Aug 10, 2016 indeed, the notion of a peopledriven constitution implies that the people, not the government of the day, must play a dominant role in the process of drafting and adopting the constitution. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6. He assented to the new constitution on 5 january, 2016. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president.
Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. So, part 3 of the zambian constitution contains a list of rights which zambians and other persons in zambia are entitled to. The word bill adds no value and can be omitted or as suggested replaced with the word list. The purpose of this application is to act as a human rights defender as per united nations human rights commission unhrc holistic definition. The constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016 act no. Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Ministers of the crown, minister for health, tanzania and zambia visit, 6628. However, unlike the 1996 constitution, in this draft christianity is sneaked into the main body of the constitution, even into. The constitution of zambia and constitution of zambia amendment bill 2015 passed the second reading after each was subjected to a vote following a heated debate in the house.
This act shall be construed as altering the constitution. Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. Indeed, the notion of a peopledriven constitution implies that the people, not the government of the day, must play a dominant role in the process of drafting and adopting the. Designing warehouse receipt legislation food and agriculture. The heading to part 3 of the constitution of zambia of 1996 is protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of. The problem is that, part 3 the so called bill of rights, currently contains only civil and political rights. Jun 19, 2016 the word bill adds no value and can be omitted or as suggested replaced with the word list. Constitution amendment bill to be tabled on 19 june. The bill of rights is fundamental to zambias democracy and guarantees the human respect and dignity of all citizens, mr chipenzi. Jan 17, 2016 last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before 2016. Zambia social science journal volume 2 number 1volume 2, number 1 may 2011 article 3 512011 judicial reform, constitutionalism and the rule of law in zambia. Section 542 of the constitution is amended by inserting after the words 107, the words 107a.
For example the draft constitution now states that propaganda against christianity is not protected speech. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia. The declaration of zambia as a christian nation is from the 1996 constitution. Constitution bills go through to next stage in parliament. Constitution of zambia, 1991 preamble we, the people of zambia, by our representatives assembled in our parliament, having solemnly resolved to constitute zambia into a sovereign democratic republic. British high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. Jan 05, 2016 this constitution has costed us a lot of money, we must close this chapter, president lungu told the cheering crowd. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before. Among the amendments are a number of significant changes to the presidency. Mines and minerals development bill presented to parliament, tax news service june 30, 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. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house.
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. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. The income tax amendment act, 2015 national assembly of. On assuming power in january 2015, sixth republican president edgar chagwa lungu promised to deliver the constitution in accordance with the wishes of the zambian people.
The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Mar 09, 2015 british high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. In the last decade, two early presidential elections 2008 and 2015 were instigated by the incumbents death. Jan 15, 2014 bill of rights status, application and interpretation. A number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Referendum is a waste of time and money zambian watchdog. Similarly, foundation for democratic process fodep executive director mcdonald chipenzi feels the bill of rights is an important piece of legislation which should be included in the republican constitution. Constitution amendment recognition of aboriginal people bill 2015 second reading, 5773. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. However, unlike the 1996 constitution, in this draft christianity is sneaked into the main body of the constitution, even into the bill of rights. This act may be cited as the constitution amendment act, 2015. Bill an act to amend the constitution of the republic of trinidad and tobago, 2015 whereas it is enacted by subsection 1 of section 54 of the constitution that parliament may alter any of the.
Pdf constitutional reforms and constitutionalism in africa. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. 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. Amendment of part iii the bill of rights requires, in addition, a majority of people eligible to be voters at a national referendum. 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. He said the only clause that was missing from the draft was the bill of rights that requires a referendum. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. The bill of rights is subject to be incorporated in the new zambian constitution upon a referendum on august 11th, 2016. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016.
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