Constitution of Zambia 1991, as amended to 2016
Jurisdiction and Access
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    5. A matter relating to this Constitution shall be heard by the Constitutional Court. (Art. 1)
Jurisdiction and Access
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    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:
    a. hear civil and criminal matters; and
    b. hear matters relating to, and in respect of, this Constitution.
    … (Art. 119)
Jurisdiction and Access
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    1. Subject to Article 28, the Constitutional Court has original and final jurisdiction to hear—
    a. a matter relating to the interpretation of this Constitution;
    b. a matter relating to a violation or contravention of this Constitution;

    2. Subject to Article 28 (2), where a question relating to this Constitution arises in a court, the person presiding in that court shall refer the question to the Constitutional Court.
    3. Subject to Article 28, a person who alleges that—
    a. an Act of Parliament or statutory instrument;
    b. an action, measure or decision taken under law; or
    c. an act, omission, measure or decision by a person or an authority; contravenes this Constitution, may petition the Constitutional Court for redress.
    4. A decision of the Constitutional Court is not appealable to the Supreme Court. (Art. 128)
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Part IV on Citizenship.
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Part III on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Part III on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Part III on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Part III on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Part III on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.