Clause 4 of the bill would provide for the amendment of section 542 of the constitution. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and schedule thereto 4. B 10 of 2019 the bill was published in the government gazette on 21 june 2019 to facilitate the required 30day public scrutiny before presentation to the national assembly. Constitution bills go through to next stage in parliament. 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. So lets say the constitution in 2015 2016 what you call if you have to. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2015. The 1973 constitution provided for a strong president and a unicameral national assembly. At the principal registry holden at lusaka criminal jurisdiction between. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act. Public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. This constitutional bill was published on 3 january 2017. Civil courts attachment of debts act vol 6 ch 78 commission for investigations act vol 4 ch 39 commissioners for oaths act vol 4 ch 33. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new 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. And monze central upnd member of parliament jack mwiimbu says pf can never be trusted with changing the constitution because the process they are carrying out is a fraud. List of amendments to the united states constitution. Jan 17, 2016 last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. Enacted by the parliament of zambia of 2016 3 short title cap. Republican president edgar lungu is still waiting to be presented with the constitution of zambia bill number 16 and the constitution amendment bill number 17 of 2015 passed by read more. Republic such amount as the tribunal, when hearing the application, may assess as the costs. Macdonald chipenzi richard sakala 1st applicant 2nd applicant simon mwanza 3rd applicant and the people respondent before the honorable mr. The public are asked to study and engage their parliamentarians before it makes it way into the house. The constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of zambia academic dr sishuwa. The constitution promulgated on august 25, 1973, abrogated the original 1964 constitution. As per the law, the constitution of zambia amendment bill, n. Human rights commission act vol 4 ch 48 litigation and court procedure.
Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. 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. A number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Constitutional amendments do not protect basic rights. 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. Errol mc leod, mp, minister of labour and small and micro enterprise. 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. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. Jan 01, 2011 a number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Constitution amendment act 2016 national assembly of zambia. Chali in open court, at lusaka, the 4th day of december, 2014. Zambia derives over 90% of its export earnings from a single commodity, copper, which has lost about 45% of its value on the international commodity market. Clause 5 of the bill would provide for the amendment of section 106 of the constitution. Amend article 79 to give power to the people during a referendum yali.
Ag asks concourt to dismiss laz petition against constitution amendment bill. Jun 19, 2016 referendum is a waste of time and money 19 june 2016 10. They have been different stories surrounding the future of the constitution, amendment bill number 10, and my guest tonight is patriotic when im a member of parliament doctor agenda, and were discussing the facts as the myths surrounding constitutional bill number 10. 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. This act may be cited as the lands amendment act 2015, and shall be read as. On september 25, 1789, 12 amendments to the constitution were submitted to the states by. 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. Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. The constitution of kenya, 2010 amendment bill, 2015 3 the constitution. Covid19 legal resources are available on zambialii here public service retirement age amendment regulations, 2015. Referendum is a waste of time and money zambian watchdog. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Zambians have been engaged in drafting a new constitution since the early 2000s.
The constitution is amended bythe repeal of the preamble. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 get the latest updates. The new constitution and the national elections that followed in december 1973 were the final steps in achieving what was called a oneparty participatory democracy. Constitution of zambia vol 1 ch 1 zambia constitution. Clause 3 of the bill would provide for the act to be construed although it alters the constitution. As we await the reconvening of the fourth session of the eleventh national assembly on tuesday june 16 th 2015, we wish to appeal to. 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 of the article states that for any changes to be made to the bill of rights, it has to be subjected to a national referendum, this is the reason why the bill of. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. On 5 january 2016, lungu successfully concluded longstanding constitutional issues when he assented to the 2015 constitutional amendment bill. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references.
The quest for a people driven constitution in zambia. This general notice nullifies general notice 434 of 2016, which was published in the extraordinary gazette on 23rd december, 2016. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Subject to this act, the constitution as amended in act no. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Userspublicdocumentsgp jobsconstitution of zambia act 2016. 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. Bill number 16 and the constitution of zambia amendment bill number 17 when they came up for second reading after heated debates. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment no. Constitution amendment bill is zambias grave digger. Referendum is a waste of time and money 19 june 2016 10. The constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016 act no. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4.
Clause 6 of the bill would insert a new section 107a of the. The bill seeks to amend the constitution by inserting a provision for the appointment of justices of the industrial court. Bill to amend constitution to enhance the bill of rights june 2016. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that all acts of parliament in force before the new constitution became effective are, to the extent of any inconsistency with the constitution, aligned with the constitution. Publish the constitutional amendment bill now, demands bowman. 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. Act of parliament, to be registered as a citizen of zambia. This culminated into a report on the constitution making process and a draft bill which will be subjected to a. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause. Constitution of zambia preamble as amended by act no. Where the national assembly passes the bill with amendments, in accordance.
However, they declined to add a bill of rights to the constitution, on the grounds that the constitution itself provided adequate protection from intrusive government as it contained some english bill of rights, including congresss exclusive power to maintain armed forces and, on the federal level, to pass laws and impose taxes. The constitution is amended by the repeal of part ill and the substitution therefor ofthe following. 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. The constitution of zambia zambia online news site. The process has reached its final stages and the constitution of zambia amendment act 2015 was released. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Determined to uphold and exercise our inherent and inviolable right as a people to decide, appoint and. This act may be cited as the national government constituencies development fund act, 2015 and shall come into force, as follows. When these principles are written down into a single document or set of legal documents, those documents may be said. The forum has sat for a total number of 16 days from the initial ten days that were provided for. Constitutional development in zambia can be traced back to the british colonial times, especially from the beginning of the 1950s. 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.
Among the amendments are a number of significant changes to the presidency. There is a need for pentecostals to push back against this idea that the faith should be. Its constitution building history can be divided into post independence and post cold war periods. Constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Part 111 bill of right status, application and interpretation 11. Constitution of zambia amendment act no 20 of 2009. 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.
Thus, parliament could only approve changes other than those proposed to the bill of rights and the amendment clause. Jan 03, 2017 constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. 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. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. The provisions of this bill are to be read in conjunction with amendments in clauses 6 8 of the industrial relations amendment bill, 2015. Justice minister given lubinda attending the national dialogue forum. Constitution amendment bill to be tabled on 19 june. If passed, this bill will amend the current constitution of zambia 1996 and change how citizens select the people who represent them. The constitution of zambia amendment bill 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 constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. 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.
This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Constitution fixed term parliament amendment act 2015 part 2 amendment of constitution of queensland 2001 page 6 2016 act no. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. 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. Bill essentials the constitution amendment bill, 2015 3 background the constitution amendment bill, 20151 was introduced and read for a first time in the house of representatives by hon. Justice minister given lubinda says the constitution of zambia amendment bill will be tabled in parliament on 19th june, 2018. Constitution of the year xii first french republic a constitution is an aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity, and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for.
The constitution of zambia amendment bill of 2019 is the countrys grave digger, university of zambia academic dr sishuwa sishuwa has charged. Constitution fixed term parliament amendment act 2015. I repeal and replacement of part ill status of bill of rights l. 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 in the house. Section 1 short title this act may be cited as the constitution full article. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january.
Nevertheless, this footprint is not quite what it promises to be. Let me say early on that i reject these alternatives as intellectually flawed. 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 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. The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum. In the last decade, two early presidential elections 2008 and 2015 were instigated by the incumbents death. The amendments passed on january 5th stem from a process that started in 2011 under then president michael sata.
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