This constitution shall bind all persons in the republic of zambia and all legislative, executive. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. 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. To say that bill 10 has significant problems is an understatement. Two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. 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. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. The deletion of clause 2 of article 2 which deals with the functions of the bank of zambia. In 1996 a raft of constitutional amendments were enacted, and these were of such a nature that they effectively replaced the 1991 constitution. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. There is general public consensus that if the changes proposed in the bill are passed, zambia would become a constitutional dictatorship with. Please download the pdf in attachment directly above.
This constitution shall bind all persons in the republic of zambia and all legislative, executive and judicial organs of the state at all levels. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge network. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. It should, therefore, form the basis of the future constitution of zambia. This act may be cited as the accountants amendment act, 1998, and shall be read as one with the accountants act, in this act. The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 has been tabled in the parliament of zambia against public opinion. Article 79 permits the amendment of non entrenched provisions by a two thirds majority in parliament. Jan 06, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act no. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. 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. The constitution is amended by the repeal of article 94 and the substitution thereof of the following.
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. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Amends the 1991 constitution, including replacing chapter iv which provides for citizenship. The constitution establishes the mandate of a government by defining the basic principles to which a society must conform. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015.
A brief analysis of zambias constitutional amendment bill by the southern africa litigation centre. The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. However, the amendments have been criticized by many both for the way they were adopted and for the substance contained in the amendments. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and. As you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Levy patrick mwanawasa, sc, in exercise of the powers under the inquiries act, cap.
The constitution is amended bythe repeal of the preamble. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. Although child marriage has declined by 25% from 41. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Jul 23, 2019 for me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment bill, 2019 is a personal matter by elias munshya llm, mba, m. The constitution amendment bill 2019, also known as bill no. Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. On 2nd august 2019 the government of zambia presented the constitutional amendment bill of 2019 the bill before the national assembly of zambia. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Jan 05, 2016 there is no html version of this legislation yet.
Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. The bank of zambia is aware of numerous social media reports suggesting that the. The implications of the amended constitution and judiciary in. Constitution of zambia 1996 ace electoral knowledge.
Article 63 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraphs d and e. Article 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of clause 2 and the substitution therefore of the following. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Constitution of the republic of zambia 1991, as amended to.
Mental disorders act, chapter 305 of the laws of zambia. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january. 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. 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. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source.
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. Africa the proposed 2019 constitution amendment bill. The constitution of zambia act, 1991 and the constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. Mar 16, 2016 this amended constitution is a trap for the opposition. 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. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. 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 bill plots against the. Jul 09, 2019 the constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 has been published as bill 10.
This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2019 has been published as bill 10. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. Provides significant amendments to the zambian constitution.
For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment bill, 2019 is a personal matter by elias munshya llm, mba, m. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. An act to amend the constitution of zambia 31st august, 2009 enacted by the parliament of zambia. 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. Usbased law professor muna ndulo and locally based constitutional lawyer john sangwa featured on a public discussion at southern sun hotel in lusaka. Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. January 2016 the zambia parliament adopted numerous amendments to the 1991 constitution. As if that was not enough, another constitutional reform project was initiated in 2003. The supremacy of the party was recognized in the constitution of zambia amendment act no.
Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy news. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. 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. 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. Constitution of the republic of zambia 1991, as amended to 2009. Zambia constitution of zambia amendment act, 1996 no. Normes consulted on 20091221 legislation online laws of zambia, blackhall publishing pdf of act as amended to act no. The constitution establishes the mandate of a government by defining the. According to the 2014 zdhs, child marriage affects more girls than boys child marriage in zambia. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and schedule thereto 4. The constitutional amendment bill 10 of 2019 zambia today. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2009.
The government hailed the amendments as a new era in democratic governance in zambia. We, the people of zambia by our representatives, assembled in our. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Nov 24, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. Aug 11, 2019 two constitutional law experts have observed that the proposed constitution amendment bill number 10 of 2019 is illegal. 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. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. The 2019 constitution of zambia amendment bill should be. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble and the substitution therefor of the following. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. A referendum is when citizens are requested to vote in deciding whether to accept or reject a particular proposal or 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. The zambian constitution is unusually long because it has provisions and clauses. Constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf doc.
Very soon, it will be presented to the parliament of zambia for debate, consideration, and possible enactment. An act to amend the accountants act 12th october, 1998. 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. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act. 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. 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.
For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution amendment. This constitution is the supreme law of zambia and if any other law is. The amendment permits dual citizenship for the first time, and also provides a presumption of citizenship for children of unknown parents. A brief analysis of zambias constitutional amendment bill. Constitution of zambia, as amended by constitution of zambia amendment act no. 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. 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. 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. For me and many zambians, the zambian constitution. The cla observes that the bill proposes consolidation of power in the executive. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. Statement on the proposed amendments to the constitution.
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