Crime must be prosecuted in public interest. The procedure for setting the wheels of the criminal justice system into motion is dictated in the Criminal Procedure Code Act (CPC), Chapter 88 of the Laws of Zambia. A person suspected of having committed a criminal offence or about to commit a criminal offence can be arrested …
THE BEGINNING AND THE END OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Read More »
In this week’s article, we look at how the ZLDC project on the review of the Penal Code Act (PC) and Criminal Procedure Code Act (CPC) sought to enhance criminal procedure through, among others, increasing the efficiency of the Court and ensuring that the rights of accused persons and victims are protected. Let’s look at …
STOLEN TRIALS …ZLDC RECOMMENDATION ON “TRIAL BY AMBUSH Read More »
Source of illustrative picture: Transparent Language Blog OUR second weekly article addressed sexual related offences namely bigamy, rape, defilement, child marriage and abortion. Today’s article considers the decriminalization of petty offences. Petty offences are minor offences for which the punishment is provided by law to carry a warning, community service, a low-value fine or short …
EVEN USING BAD WORDS IS A CRIME? DECRIMINALISATION OF PETTY OFFENCES Read More »
Picture used for illustrative purposes. Source:The India Saga ZLDC recommendations on sexual related offences Our first weekly article last week focused on the mandate of the ZLDC, how the law review is undertaken and particularly how the review of the Penal Code Act and Criminal Procedure Code Act was undertaken. Today’s article addresses sexual related …
…ZLDC’S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS LAW REFORM Months ago, the mainstream media and social media networks were awash with stories of the Zambia Law Development Commission’s report and recommendations on the review of Zambia’s principle criminal laws the Penal Code Act (PC) and the Criminal Procedure Code Act (CPC). Public reactions and sentiments on the …
WHAT PROMPTED THE REVIEW OF THE PENAL CODE ACT AND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE ACT? Read More »
FRIDAY, 13th May, 2022, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) presented its initial findings and Zero Draft Bill on the Population and Development to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Department of Population. The Commission was represented by Mrs. Hope N. Chanda (Director), Mr. Mwiba Mwenda (Research Coordinator) and Ms. Lina Jere (Senior Research …
FRIDAY, 13th May, 2022, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) held talks with the Zambia Police at the Service Headquarters in Lusaka where matters of law review relating the Zambia Police Act were discussed. The Service wishes to amend its legislation to ensure conformity to the Constitution, regional and international best practice and standards. In …
ZLDC staff: Picture by ZLDC By Noel Chulu and Yamikani Ngoma Introduction In 1999, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) developed the Decent Work Agenda. Later, at the 2005 United Nations World Summit, countries agreed to make employment and decent work for all a central objective of development strategies to support fair globalisation. Employment creation …
File Picture Source: ZNBC By Yamikani Ngoma, Zindiba Lwara and Sydney Imbwae 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Constitution of Zambia in Article 255(f) provides for equitable exploitation and utilization of the environment and natural resources amongst the people of Zambia. The slag dump known as the Black Mountain in Kitwe is a natural resource …
MINING RIGHTS OF SMALL SCALE MINERS– SAFETY FIRST AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN Read More »
File picture source: ZNBC By Innocent Siachitoba, Noel Chulu and Andrew Mukuwa 1.0 Introduction Change and progress are synonymous with youthfulness. Youth are an important generation in any society. Their role in development is indispensable. As the world is advancing rapidly in terms of technology, the youth are at the forefront of global change and …
THE LAW AND POLICY ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN ZAMBIA Read More »
