Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. Nevertheless, this footprint is not quite what it promises to be. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Clause 5 of the bill would provide for the amendment of section 106 of the constitution. Constitution amendment act 2016 national assembly of zambia. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. Where the national assembly passes the bill with amendments, in accordance. Constitution bill expected to be law today zambia reports. Constitution amendment bill is zambias grave digger. The main purpose of this paper is to show how the proposed amendments to be made to the food reserve act chapter 225 of the laws of zambia.
Justice minister given lubinda says the constitution of zambia amendment bill will be tabled in parliament on 19th june, 2018. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2015. News government presents the referendum amendment bill to. The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 bill 10 appears to have some footprints of the pentecostal mindset in so far as the declaration of zambia as a christian nation is concerned. National symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe combined pdf. 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. On 5 january 2016, lungu successfully concluded longstanding constitutional issues when he assented to the 2015 constitutional amendment bill. Only if this is done will zambia have a constitution that fully represents its constituents. 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. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The availability of land covered by statutory law is limited, while customary land allocation is at the mercy of local traditional chiefs, many of whom are reluctant to release it. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. I repeal and replacement of part ill status of bill of rights l.
Section 1 short title this act may be cited as the constitution full article. Bill of rights is fundamental to zambia s democracy and. Please download the pdf in attachment directly above. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2019, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act. Enacted by the parliament of zambia of 2016 3 short title cap. The state party further wishes to inform the committee that the marriage. This procedure ensures the sanctity of the constitution of india and keeps a check on arbitrary power of the parliament of india.
Constitutional amendment act, 2015 uganda legal information. List of amendments to the united states constitution. Constitution of zambia amendment bill plots against the. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 get the latest updates. Resolve that zambia shall remain a unitary, multiparty and democratic sovereign state recognise and honour the freedom fighters who. Thus, parliament could only approve changes other than those proposed to the bill of rights and the amendment clause. Bill of rights is not part of the 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act and will be subject to a referendum during the 2016 general elections being held on 11 august 2016. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no.
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. Aug 11, 2019 two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. This constitutional bill was published on 3 january 2017. 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. Jan 05, 2016 the constitution amendment bill will top the activity list this morning when president edgar lungu appends his signature to mark a milestone in the constitution making process in the country. The bills adopted are the draft constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019, the draft electoral process amendment bill, 2019, and the draft public order bill, 2019. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. Jan 03, 2017 constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Constitutional amendments do not protect basic rights. 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 of kenya, 2010 amendment bill, 2015 3 the constitution. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in part xx article 368 of the constitution of india. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016.
Bill to amend constitution to enhance the bill of rights june 2016. Africa the proposed 2019 constitution amendment bill. The grand coalition on the demand for a people driven constitution has said that the failure by the patriotic front to publish the constitution amendment bill 2015 and the constitution of zambia. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. He says the draft copy of the constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2018 will then be subjected to a team of independent draftspersons and eminent scholars for scrutiny between 16th to 20th april. A number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Constitutional development in zambia can be traced back to the british colonial times, especially from the beginning of the 1950s. Section 26 of the constitution amendment bill proposes to amend article. There is a need for pentecostals to push back against this idea that the faith should be. The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court. Clause 6 of the bill would insert a new section 107a of the. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house. Clause 4 of the bill would provide for the amendment of section 542 of the constitution.
Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. 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 amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of zambia academic dr sishuwa. This proposal offends the right to freedom of conscience and religion. Constitution amendment bill to be tabled on 19 june. The problem is that, part 3 the so called bill of rights, currently contains only civil and political rights.
The forum has sat for a total number of 16 days from the initial ten days that were provided for. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Nevertheless, under the zambian constitution, amendments to the bill of rights and article 79 of the constitution the amendment clause require a referendum in which citizens either accept or reject the proposed changes. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. Zcid constitutional committee chairperson chilufya tayali. 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. 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, economic, social, cultural, environmental, further and special rights. Amending the constitution of india is the process of making changes to the nations fundamental law or supreme law.
The word bill adds no value and can be omitted or as suggested replaced with the word list. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. The zambia centre for interparty dialogue zcid has supported the constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. 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.
This general notice nullifies general notice 434 of 2016, which was published in the extraordinary gazette on 23rd december, 2016. Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy news. The constitution of zambia zambia online news site. Its constitution building history can be divided into post independence and post cold war periods. Act of parliament, to be registered as a citizen of zambia. The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. Convention through a number of laws and law amendments. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 has been tabled in the parliament of zambia against public opinion.
The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 zambia today. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause. Government presents the referendum amendment bill to parliament. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The constitution of 2016 also talks about establishment of gender equality commission to promote the attainment and mainstreaming of gender equality. Article 79 permits the amendment of non entrenched provisions by a two thirds majority in parliament. Zambia legal information institute free access to law from. This bill is the result of extensive work begun during the mwanawasa era the mwanakatwe commission and continued by the michael chilufya sata appointed technical committee. Referendum is a waste of time and money zambian watchdog. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. On september 25, 1789, 12 amendments to the constitution were submitted to the states by. Thirtythree amendments to the united states constitution have been proposed by the united states congress and sent to the states for ratification since the constitution was put into operation on march 4, 1789. President lungu pays tribute to the zambian soccer community in.
The amendments passed on january 5th stem from a process that started in 2011 under then president michael sata. Do you agree to the amendment to the constitution to enhance the bill of rights contained in part iii of the constitution of zambia and to repeal and replace article 79 of the constitution of zambia. There is general public consensus that if the changes proposed in the bill are passed, zambia would become a constitutional dictatorship with. Justice minister given lubinda attending the national dialogue forum. Zambians have been engaged in drafting a new constitution since the early 2000s.
Act of 1967 to bring it in tandem with the zambian constitution. The quest for a people driven constitution in zambia. Zambia s constitution provides a dual legal system based on customary or statute law for the ownership of land and housing. Public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. The constitution amendment bill, 2015 explanatory note these notes form no part of the bill but are intended only to indicate its general purport this bill seeks to amend the constitution to give the president of the republic of trinidad and tobago the power to appoint. The constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of zambia academic dr sishuwa sishuwa has charged. Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Clause 3 of the bill would provide for the act to be construed although it alters the constitution. So, part 3 of the zambian constitution contains a list of rights which zambians and other persons in zambia are entitled to. Parliament passed the constitution of zambia amendment bill, which changed the formula for winning presidential elections from a simple majority to 50% plus one. Uk law bailii us law lii law commons journal articles.
Editor, i did not understand why pf members had beaten up kabwata member of parliament given lubinda, until i read his brain child the constitution amendment bill of 2019. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. African law africanlii botswana elaws ethiopian law. As per the law, the constitution of zambia amendment bill, n.
Leading contributors to the creation of these amendments which came collectively to be called the bill of rights were george mason, thomas jefferson and james madison. Government fails to publish constitution amendment bill. And president lungu has declared january 5 a half day for civil servants to ensure that they attend the signing ceremony at heroes stadium. Zcid backs the constitution amendment bill number 10. The committee will note that article 28 of the constitution allows individuals whose rights have been infringed to seek legal redress through the high court. 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. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. Let me say early on that i reject these alternatives as intellectually flawed.
Two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. Rights and other key amendments that would have protected freedom of. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. 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. Usbased law professor muna ndulo and locally based constitutional lawyer john sangwa featured on a public discussion at southern sun hotel in lusaka. Public protector to boost zambias governance profile.
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