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The Constitution of Zambia was formally adopted in 1991, and then amended in 2009. It gained its latest amendment on January 5th, 2016. It gained its latest amendment on January 5th, 2016. [ 1 ]
Zambia returned to being a multi-party democracy in 1990 [7] and the number of constituencies was increased to 150, in 1991. [13] 150 1991 [14] 1996, [15] 2001, [16] 2006 [17] and 2011 [18] 2016 There was an amendment to the constitution whereby the number of constituencies was increased to 156. [19] 156 2016 [20] and 2021 [21]
Zambian nationality law is regulated by the Constitution of Zambia, as amended; the Citizenship of Zambia Act; and various international agreements to which the country is a signatory. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] These laws determine who is, or is eligible to be, a national of Zambia.
A constitutional referendum was held in Zambia on 11 August 2016 alongside general elections, a move designed to reduce the cost of the referendum. [1] [2] Voters were asked whether they approve of proposed amendments to the bill of rights and Article 79, which dictates the process of future amendments. [3]
The Supreme Court of Zambia is the country's apex court on all matters, except those related to the constitution. Until 2016, the court was the highest court on all matters, but following the adoption of a new constitution in 2016, the Constitutional Court of Zambia was created with jurisdiction on matters related to the constitution and elections.
The Zambia Independence Act 1964 (c. 65) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which granted independence to Zambia (formerly the protectorate of Northern Rhodesia) with effect from 24 October 1964. It also provided for the continuation of a right of appeal from Zambia to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
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