Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
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(f) in the case of a nominated Member of Parliament, the
nomination is revoked.
(3)
A Provincial Minister shall—
(a) be the head of Government in the Province;
(b) ensure that national policies are implemented in all districts
in the Province; and
(c) ensure that the concurrent functions of the Province and
the exclusive functions of the local authorities are
performed in accordance with this Constitution and other
laws.
PART VIII
JUDICIARY
Judicial Authority, System of Courts and Independence
118. (1) The judicial authority of the Republic derives from
the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a just manner and
such exercise shall promote accountability.
Principles of
judicial
authority
(2) In exercising judicial authority, the courts shall be guided
by the following principles:
(a) justice shall be done to all, without discrimination;
(b) justice shall not be delayed;
(c) adequate compensation shall be awarded, where payable;
(d) alternative forms of dispute resolution, including traditional
dispute resolution mechanisms, shall be promoted,
subject to clause (3);
(e) justice shall be administered without undue regard to
procedural technicalities; and
(f) the values and principles of this Constitution shall be
protected and promoted.
(3)
Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms shall not—
(a) contravene the Bill of Rights;
(b) be inconsistent with other provisions of this Constitution
or other written law; or
(c) be repugnant to justice and morality.
119. (1) Judicial authority vests in the courts and shall be
exercised by the courts in accordance with this Constitution and
other laws.
(2)
The courts shall perform the following judicial functions:
Vesting of
judicial
authority
and
performance
of judicial
function