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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 …

SEX AND THE LAW Read More »

  …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 …

ZLDC HOLDS MEETING TO DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT Read More »

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 AND ZP CONFER Read More »

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 …

FINDING A DECENT JOB AMIDST COVID-19 Read More »

  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 »

Picture courtesy of Natasha Chikalipa Bwanga   By Chiluba K. Moyo The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) was among the participants at the official launch of the African Women Leadership Network (AWLN) that took place on 30th March, 2022 in Lusaka at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel. The event that was attended both virtually and physically, …

ZLDC PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERSHIP NETWORK (AWLN) Read More »

FILE PICTURE:ZLDC Director Hope N.Chanda explains the content of the report to New Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka following a request to explain on matters that have been trending on social media about bigamy, abortion, among others    By Lina Jere, Ngela Munalula and Dorica Pelemba Gender equality and the balanced participation of women and …

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE- THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS AND DECISION MAKING Read More »