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Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 18 of 1996).

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Zambia
Constitutional law
1996-05-28
National
Constitution

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Provides significant amendments to the Zambian Constitution. A new Preamble recognizes the equal worth of men and women and defines Zambia as a "Christian nation" with freedom of religion. Removes the entitlement from Art. 6 which allows a person married to a Zambian to apply to be registered as a citizen. Amendments to Part IV (The Executive) stricten the requirements to be President and broaden the powers of the National Assembly with regard to removing the President on grounds of incapacity. Also makes amendments to Parts V and VI, which regard the Legislature and the Judiciary respectively. The Act also inserts a number of new Parts into the Constitution. Inter alia, a new Part VII provides for the Defence Force, Police Force, Prison Service, and the Security Intelligence Service. Part VIII provides for local government. Part IX set forth principles of state policy and duties of citizens. The State shall endeavour to provide employment for the population and social benefits for the aged, the disabled, and other disadvantaged persons. The State shall also recognise the right to fair labour practices and safe and healthy working conditions. Part XII provides for an autonomous Human Rights Commission.

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    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World
    Author
    Gisbert H. Flanz
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications
    Place of publication
    Dobbs Ferry, NY
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1998
    Page range
    58 p.
    ISBN
    0-379-00467-4