PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the Ministry of Justice has concluded the drafting of a law for abolishing the provisions relating to the imposition of the death penalty and criminal defamation of the President.
The President said to ensure that Zambia has coordinated penal provisions, the government has started the process to repeal and replace the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia and the criminal procedure code, Chapter 88 of the laws of Zambia.
“The review also seeks to amend provisions relating to the death penalty and criminal defamation of the President, among others,” President Hichilema said when he officially opened the second session of the 13th National Assembly on Friday.
“In the interim, the Ministry of Justice has since concluded the drafting of legislation to repeal the provisions relating to the imposition of the death penalty and the law relating to criminal defamation of the President.”
He noted that the said legislation is scheduled to be tabled before Parliament during the coming session, subject to approval by Cabinet.
“Suffice to indicate that these pieces of legislation have archaic provisions that do not conform to the international bill of rights which Zambia is a signatory, while locally, these laws have penalties, which in some cases are inconsistent with other pieces of legislation for similar offences,” he said.
The head of State said over the years, the public order Act, Chapter 113 of the laws of Zambia, has been a subject of contentious public debate and court action, with some sections of society calling for its outright repeal.
President Hichilema told the House that as a demonstration of his government’s commitment and desire for Zambians to exercise and enjoy their civil liberties and freedoms, including the right to freely assemble and associate as provided for under the bill of rights in the Constitution, Cabinet has approved, in principle, to repeal and replace the public order Act.
“This process is transparent and comprehensive, and involves all stakeholders for better consensus-building. All stakeholders, particularly political parties, are encouraged to fully participate in this important process,” he noted.
President Hichilema further said to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the representation of the government in civil proceedings, as well as enhance clearance of contracts and agreements to which the government is party to, the Attorney General’s Chambers will be decentralised to all provinces, in accordance with Article 177 (6) of the Constitution of Zambia.
“To enhance access to legal services, especially among the poor and disadvantaged, the Legal Aid Board has established offices in five additional districts, namely Mwinilunga, Nakonde, Mbala, Mazabuka and Petauke,” said President Hichilema.
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