Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:07:48 +0000 The decision by the Law Association of Zambia to challenge the Public Order Act in courts of law is a very sad development. It testifies to the breakdown in our systems of governance. There is no reason why the entire LAZ should resort to courts of law to enforce rights that are enshrined in the constitution. These should be inalienable rights that should be attached to any form of controversy. The situation, sadly, is not as clear and transparent as it should be. The Police, with the support of the political leadership, have taken it upon themselves to chaperon the political community by determining whether and where political parties will hold meetings. This is not correct. The highest court in the Land has already ruled on this matter. It envisaged circumstances in which overzealous police officer, sponsored by their political appointing authorities would make it impossible for the opposition […]
