Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
[No. 2 of 2016
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(2) The Electoral Commission shall—
(a) implement the electoral process;
(b) conduct elections and referenda;
(c) register voters;
(d) settle minor electoral disputes, as prescribed;
(e) regulate the conduct of voters and candidates;
(f) accredit observers and election agents, as prescribed;
(g) delimit electoral boundaries; and
(h) perform such other functions as prescribed.
Human Rights Commission
230. (1) There is established the Human Rights Commission
which shall have offices in the Provinces and progressively in
districts.
Human
Rights
Commission
(2) The Human Rights Commission shall ensure that the Bill
of Rights is upheld and protected.
(3) The Human Rights Commission shall—
(a) investigate and report on the observance of rights and
freedoms;
(b) take necessary steps to secure appropriate redress where
rights and freedoms are violated;
(c) endeavour to resolve a dispute through negotiation,
mediation or conciliation;
(d) carry out research on rights and freedoms and related
matters;
(e) conduct civic education on rights and freedoms; and
(f) perform such other functions as prescribed.
Gender Equity and Equality Commission
231. (1) There is established the Gender Equity and Equality
Commission which shall have offices in the Provinces and
progressively in districts.
(2) The Gender Equity and Equality Commission shall promote
the attainment and mainstreaming of gender equality.
Gender
Equity
Equality
Commission