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 ngocc board chairperson says the responsibility now lies with the president to settle the scores about the public order act. The probationary period can be extended for a further period of 3 months, making the total duration as 6 months. Aug 01, 2012 the bank of zambia act, 2012 published on aug 1, 2012 this statutory instrument talks about the kwacha being the sole legal tender in all private and public transactions. The relevance of the public order act in the prevention of political conflicts in present day zambia. Laz council member, chishimba kaela, says the public order. Zambias public order act 1955 and its impact on political. There are at least 29 acts of parliament and several statutory instruments and circulars whose provisions have an impact on the zci. The public order act chapter 1 of the laws of zambia chapter 1 the public order act the public order act arrangement of sections section 1. This act may be cited as the juveniles amendment act, 2011, and shall be read as one with the juveniles act, in this act referred to as the principal act. Apr 10, 20 public order act is the piece of registration that gives tight to hold public meetings in a lawful manner. The previous language in the public order act empowered the police to control. What would have amounted to an enabling legal environment for the media was the enactment in. An act to prohibit the wearing of uniforms in connection with political objects and the maintenance by private persons of associations of.
Starting in 1991, the public order act was reactivated in the context of a. The most recent changes to the french legal system introduced in the 1980s were the decentralization laws, which transferred authority from centrally appointed government. National heritage conservation commission act chapter 174. Zambia and others vs the attorney general,11 the applicants. Whatever the public order acts role in maintaining the rule of law. While all such laws allow for a window of opportunity for the media to operate, it is very easy for the state to shut that window and curtail media freedom. The securities and exchange commission sec is pleased to announce the approval of the registration of 400,000,000 ordinary shares for the zambia forestry and forest industries corporation zaffico. The education bill, 2011 memorandum the objects of this bill are to a regulate the provision of accessible, equitable and qualitative education. You are at home 2016 november 1 resources reference materials acts of parliament 2016 constitution of zambia amendmen act no. Prohibition of uniforms and flags in connection with. National pensions napsa act statutory instrument 46 of 2012 general order statutory instrument no 2 of 2011 minimum wages statutory instrument no 2 of 2002 minimum wages 1 1. The relevance of the public order act in the prevention of political. The bank of zambia act, 2012 by policy monitoring and. Public order act an act to prohibit the wearing of uniforms in connection with political objects and the maintenance by private persons of associations of military or similar character.
Political governance study in zambia a study commissioned by diakonia zambia. Hone siame, kitwe the public order act poa is an essential piece of. The right of peaceful assembly in zambia is guaranteed in the bill of rights and regulated by the public order act. The law association of zambia act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. An act to continue the existence of the zambia national tender board and rename it as the zambia public procurement authority. Having watched as the 1yearold patriotic front government resorted time and. Zambian women demand answers on colonial public order act. A peaceful assembly is one conducted in a manner that does not pose a threat to public order, peace and security. Employment security in zambia job contract, probation. Employment act statutory instrument 46 of 2012 general order. Interpretation part ii the zambia development agency 4. Enactment this act may be cited as the local government short title amendment act, 2010, and shall be read as one with the local.
The mapatizya formula is a dent on the upnd and in the event that the upnd won the 2016, it is clear that they could be worse off in terms of administrating the public order act, because they have already shown that while in the opposition, they are capable of designing schemes which do not add value to our democracy. Certain sectors of society where calling for the law to be amended because they felt it was causing infringement on the rights of assembly for people that wanted to demonstrate, protest or hold a public gatherings. Having watched as the 1yearold patriotic front government resorted time and time again to the repressive powers of the. Lungu calls public order act a challenge zambia reports. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires advance informed agreement means the consent obtained before any activity is undertaken based upon full disclosure.
The human rights defenders, journalists and opposition political parties has been increasingly restricted. The law association of zambia laz says it is concerned with the manner in which the public order act is being applied by the police. This act may be cited as the zambia police amendment act, 1999, and shall be read as one with the zambia police act, in this act referred to as the principal act. While the earlier law had no clear provision on probationary periods, the employment code act of 2019 allows probationary period for a maximum term of 3 months in order to determine a workers suitability for appointment.
Tanganyika victoria memorial institute act chapter 177. This module discusses 15 acts, one statutory instrument and one circular that are directly linked to. Part 1, number 2, states that this act applies only to those to whom customary law would have applied if the act were not in existence and that the act has no bearing on land held under. Responding to questions from journalists after swearing in zambias first female vice president inonge wina, seven ministers and three state house aides at state house monday january 26, 2015, president lungu said the poa is a necessary evil for. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. The zambia development agency act arrangements of sections part i preliminary section 1. The public order act is ordinary legislation passed by parliament which cannot override the constitution the supreme law of the land. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires adult literacy education means education provided.
Interpretation part ii law association of zambia 3. The public order act has often been responsible for conflict with some leading civil society organisations and opposition political parties denied the right to hold public meetings by the police. Guidelines on freedom of peaceful assembly and application. Regulation of assemblies, public meetings and processions. Republic of zambia 1995 edition revised volume 12 contents chapter 173. Public procurement act 2008 public private partnership. An act to prohibit the wearing of uniforms in connection with political objects and the maintenance by private persons of associations of military or similar character. Upon every registration, entry, cancellation, certification or act done under the act and these regulations, or upon the issue of any certified copy or duplicate of any deed or other document, or for any. Chapter 1public order act arrangement of sections section 1. Zambia s public order act 1955 and its impact on political participation whatever the public order act s role in maintaining the rule of law, it has also served as a tool to undermine the. The public order act in zambia is used to repress rights and freedom of expression, association and assembly. Organisations control of assistance act chapter 117. Uk, usa question zambias continued abuse of public order act. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for.
Republic of zambia 1995 edition revised volume 9 contents chapter 111. Certain sectors of society where calling for the law to be amended because they felt it was. I would now like to show that that sections 5, 6 and 7 as amended by statutory instrument no. Responding to questions from journalists after swearing in zambias first female vice president inonge wina, seven ministers and three state house aides at state house monday january 26, 2015, president lungu said the poa is a necessary evil for which a better way can be found. President edgar lungu has admitted that the public order act poa has been a challenge to successive governments. Chapter 1 of the laws of zambia chapter 1 the public order act the public order act arrangement of sections section 1. Private law covers issues between private citizens or corporations. Employment act statutory instrument 46 of 2012 general. Hone siame, kitwe the public order act poa is an essential piece of legislation which will be amended at an. The united states of america and the united kingdom in particular expressed serious concern at the continued abuse of the public order act by the zambian authorities through the police. Who has been a victim of the public order act in zambia. President sata is using the public order act to instruct the zambia police to stop meetings by the opposition in what is widely being condemned as an infringement on fundamental rights of assembly, association and.
Prohibition of uniforms and flags in connection with political objects 4. This document contains major provisions of the 1989 intestate succession act of zambia. The preamble to the mines and minerals act defines the purpose of the act as an act to regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. The bank of zambia act, 2012 published on aug 1, 2012 this statutory instrument talks about the kwacha being the sole legal tender in all private and public transactions. Zambias penal code united nations office on drugs and crime.
Jan 26, 2015 president edgar lungu has admitted that the public order act poa has been a challenge to successive governments. Zambias public order act 1955 and its impact on political participation. Section 54 of the act provided that anyone intending to assemble or host a meetin. Mining legislation and mineral development in zambia. Public law relates to government, the french constitution, public administration, and criminal law. Press releasesec applaunds zaffico listing 002 lusakajanuary 10, 2020. Public order act is the piece of registration that gives tight to hold public meetings in a lawful manner. A glimpse of zambias workforce legislation governing the rights and obligations of employers and employees is mainly contained in the 1993 industrial and labour relations act, which among other things, contains the principle of employee involvement, through the medium of works councils.
Section two of the principal act is amended by the insertion. Victoria memorial institute repeal act chapter 178. Republic of zambia the public health act chapter 295 of the laws of zambia chapter 295 the public health actchapter 295 the public health act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. The intentional and temporary presence of a number of individuals in a public place for common expressive purpose. Analysis the law association of zambia laz has finally had enough.
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