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. Amends the 1991 constitution, including replacing chapter iv which provides for citizenship. The supremacy of the party was recognized in the constitution of zambia amendment act no. A new preamble recognizes the equal worth of men and women and defines zambia as a christian nation with freedom of religion. The constitution establishes the mandate of a government by defining the. An act to amend the accountants act 12th october, 1998. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Jul 23, 2019 for me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment bill, 2019 is a personal matter by elias munshya llm, mba, m. A brief analysis of zambias constitutional amendment bill by the southern africa litigation centre. Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options.
Jul 10, 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. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. Constitution of zambia amendment bill plots against the. A brief analysis of zambias constitutional amendment bill. The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 zambia today. This is how the politics of this constitution will likely play out. This amended constitution will ensure that the ruling party will continue to rule beyond the next election if the election result is in doubt and it has to be decided by the judiciary. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. Whereas the said rights include the right of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, sex, religion, creed or social or economic.
Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Although child marriage has declined by 25% from 41. The constitution is amended by the repeal of article 94 and the substitution thereof of the following. In the light of the foregoing, the section of the independence constitution corresponding to section 15 of the present constitution would be suitably amended to make it clear that its provisions did not extend to draft legislation. Jul 09, 2019 the constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 has been published as bill 10. The 2019 constitution of zambia amendment bill should be. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge. The constitution is amended bythe repeal of the preamble. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution.
History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. In 1996 a raft of constitutional amendments were enacted, and these were of such a nature that they effectively replaced the 1991 constitution. Mar 16, 2016 this amended constitution is a trap for the opposition. There is general public consensus that if the changes proposed in the bill are passed, zambia would become a constitutional dictatorship with. The government hailed the amendments as a new era in democratic governance in zambia. It should, therefore, form the basis of the future constitution of zambia. The zambian constitution is unusually long because it has provisions and clauses. Constitution of the republic of zambia 1991, as amended to 2009. Please download the pdf in attachment directly above. The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 has been published as bill 10.
This act may be cited as the accountants amendment act, 1998, and shall be read as one with the accountants act, in this act. Zambia constitution of zambia amendment act, 1996 no. Constitution of the republic of zambia 1991, as amended to. 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 there is no html version of this legislation yet. The constitution establishes the mandate of a government by defining the basic principles to which a society must conform. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. Nov 24, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016.
Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. Analysis from january 5, 2016 when president edgar lungu signed the amended constitution, people have been digesting this important piece of legislation, which is the bible of the land. The constitution amendment bill 2019, also known as bill no. Mental disorders act, chapter 305 of the laws of zambia. For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment bill, 2019 is a personal matter by elias munshya llm, mba, m. 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. The zambian independence orderincouncil of 1964 and the 1964 constitution following the dissolution of the federation in 1963, a new constitution based on the westminster model and designed to resolve the conflicting interests of the indigenous africans, the settler white community and the colonial government was negotiated by the major. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia.
Levy patrick mwanawasa, sc, in exercise of the powers under the inquiries act, cap. Two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. The implications of the amended constitution and judiciary in. Article 63 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraphs d and e. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. Provides significant amendments to the zambian constitution. The amendments restore some limited rights to citizenship based on birth in zambia though not to the extent provided before the 1991 constitution came into force. This constitution is the supreme law of zambia and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. Article 79 permits the amendment of non entrenched provisions by a two thirds majority in parliament. Africa the proposed 2019 constitution amendment bill. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. The bank of zambia is aware of numerous social media reports suggesting that the. As if that was not enough, another constitutional reform project was initiated in 2003.
The cla observes that the bill proposes consolidation of power in the executive. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble and the substitution therefor of the following. Of all the previous drafts, the most progressive draft, and one that appears to have the most support, is that which resulted from the mungomba commission. Nov 27, 2015 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 amendment no. Statement on the proposed amendments to the constitution. A referendum is when citizens are requested to vote in deciding whether to accept or reject a particular proposal or the constitution.
January 2016 the zambia parliament adopted numerous amendments to the 1991 constitution. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. This constitution shall bind all persons in the republic of zambia and all legislative, executive. The amendment permits dual citizenship for the first time, and also provides a presumption of citizenship for children of unknown parents. The procedure for amending the current zambian constitution the constitution to be replaced is set out in article 79 of the constitution of zambia act no. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2009. As you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 has been tabled in the parliament of zambia against public opinion. Why it is wrong for the chitimukulu to propose an amendment to zambia s constitution to create the council of paramount chiefs by elias munshya llm, mba, m. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Enactment this act may be cited as the constitution of zambia short title amendment act, 2009, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution.
Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge network. 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. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991 and schedule thereto except as provided under this act, the constitution of zambia act, 1991, and the consitution in the schedule thereto, are amended in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. The national constitution supreme law of the land is the set of fundamental rules written or unwritten that control how a government can exercise public power and authority. Normes consulted on 20091221 legislation online laws of zambia, blackhall publishing pdf of act as amended to act no.
Jan 06, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act no. Usbased law professor muna ndulo and locally based constitutional lawyer john sangwa featured on a public discussion at southern sun hotel in lusaka. To say that bill 10 has significant problems is an understatement. An act to amend the constitution of zambia 31st august, 2009 enacted by the parliament of zambia. Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy news. Constitution of zambia, as amended by constitution of zambia amendment act no. For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment. However, the amendments have been criticized by many both for the way they were adopted and for the substance contained in the amendments. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. This constitution is the supreme law of zambia and if any other law is. All zambia s successive constitutional amendments, starting from the 1965 amendments to the latest proposed constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019, have always had specific clauses targeted at stripping the litunga, king of barotseland, of his bona fide rights and powers over his kingdom as well as depriving the barotse people of. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause.
According to the 2014 zdhs, child marriage affects more girls than boys child marriage in zambia. The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. We, the people of zambia by our representatives, assembled in our. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. This constitution shall bind all persons in the republic of zambia and all legislative, executive and judicial organs of the state at all levels. For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act. 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. Article 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of clause 2 and the substitution therefore of the following. Aug 11, 2019 two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no.
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