10
No. 2 of 2016]
Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
RECOGNISE AND UPHOLD the multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-religious
and multi-cultural character of our Nation and our right to manage
our affairs and resources sustainably in a devolved system of
governance;
RESOLVE that Zambia shall remain a unitary, multi-party and
democratic sovereign State;
RECOGNISE AND HONOUR the freedom fighters who fought for the
independence of our Nation in order to achieve liberty, justice
and unity for the people of Zambia;
AND DIRECT that all State organs and State institutions abide by
and respect our sovereign will;
DO HEREBY SOLEMNLY ADOPT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS
CONSTITUTION:
Repeal and
replacement
of Parts I
and II
Supremacy
of
Constitution
3. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Parts I and II
and the substitution therefor of the following Parts:
PART I
SUPREMACY OF CONSTITUTION
1. (1) This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of
Zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary
practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent
of the inconsistency.
(2)
illegal.
An act or omission that contravenes this Constitution is
(3) This Constitution shall bind all persons in Zambia, State
organs and State institutions.
(4) The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to
challenge by or before a State organ or other forum.
(5) A matter relating to this Constitution shall be heard by the
Constitutional Court.
Defence of
Constitution
Continuous
effect of
Constitution
2.
Every person has the right and duty to—
(a) defend this Constitution; and
(b) resist or prevent a person from overthrowing, suspending
or illegally abrogating this Constitution.
3. The operation of this Constitution shall not be affected by
an unlawful act to overthrow, suspend or illegally abrogate its
provisions.