Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. The namibian constitution is regarded as one of the most modern and progressive basic laws worldwide, with constitutional principles, a bill of rights, the separation of powers, and democratic order. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house. Next week, we will conclude the series of the zambian constitution with its post independence history from 1964 to 2015. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution pdf in pdf format. There is no reference in the general notice to the speaker or to section 328 of the constitution governing amendment of the constitution.
Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. Constitution of the state of georgia georgia state senate. Up until this point, as was the problem with the articles of federation, a unanimous decision to amend an article was nearly impossible by the thirteen. Constitution is the supreme law of zambia and that if any other law is inconsistent with it, that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. Of the republic of namibia legal assistance centre. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. 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. Section 3283 provides that a bill that seeks to amend the constitution may not be presented in the senate or the national assembly unless the speaker has given at least ninety days notice in the government. Article 31 declaration relating to threatened emergency. 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 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. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. 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. Jan 08, 2016 please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution.
Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. The constitution can be seen as one of the greatest accomplishments of the time and the constitutional convention. United states of america as amended document size is hereby ordered. On 27 february 2014, the opposition alliance was formed to field a common candidate in the 2016 elections. Except as provided under this act, the constitution of zambiaact,1991, andthe constitution inthescheduleto thatact are amended in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic of zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. The judiciary of zambia is an independent arm of the government. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. The biggest obstacle the constitution hurdled was the placement of sovereignty.
The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 as adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly isbn 97806290636. Namibian constitution gg 2 the namibian constitution was published and came into force on the date of independence. President edgar lungu reads the constitution of zambia while chairing a special cabinet meeting at state house in lusaka. Rwandas constitution of 2003 with amendments through 2015. The right to form trade unions for the defence and promotion of. This act shall be construed as altering the constitution. This act may be cited as the constitution amendment act, 2015. By virtue of being supreme, the constitution sits at the top of the hierarchy of zambias material laws.
The constitution is of paramount importance to the nation. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. The namibian constitution overview, principles and values. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2018 pdf in pdf format. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Under clause 118 2 of the constitution, in exercising judicial authority, the courts shall be guided by the following principles. Constitution of the united states are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them. The printing of the revised version of the constitution of the.
The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. Development and history of the namibian constitution. Section 542 of the constitution is amended by inserting after the words 107, the words 107a. The constitution required that elections be held within 90 days of the death of an incumbent president. 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.
Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. 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. However, it is now safe to at least suggest that it is inevitable that whoever forms the next government, in january 2015, will have little choice but to commit to, and deliver a new constitution. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. Constitution of the republic of mozambique mozlegal, lda. Zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections. The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court.
The first and final drafts constitution of the republic of zambia. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of. 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. Those who wish to have a full text of the northern rhodesia independence conference, 1964 may contact me on the addresses below. This act comes into operation on such date as is fixed by the president by proclamation. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act 2016. Jamaicas constitution of 1962 with amendments through 2015. On 18 november, scott announced the election date, which also launched the campaigning period. 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. President may by proclamat ion in the ga zette declare that a state of emergency. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. Oct 24, 2014 the government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public.
Approaches to developing a new constitution for zambia muna ndulo cornell university and chaloka beyani london school of economics and political science i. Persons entitled to apply to be registered as citizens 1 any person who a has attained the age of twentyone years. 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 provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. Its constitution building history can be divided into post independence and post cold war periods. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. The pf government has been reminded that zambias new constitution will only stand the test of time and command the respect of all citizens if it is adopted through a referendum. Zambian draft constitution for android apk download. Information from its description page there is shown below. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Constitutional history and development constitutional development in zambia can be traced back to the british colonial times, especially from the beginning of the 1950s.
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