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Legislative Framework

Zambia Zambia

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: Key legislation governing elections are: Constitution of Zambia. Electoral Act. Referendum Act. Electoral Commission Act & Electoral (Conduct) Regulations.
Source: Electoral Acts Zambia http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral_acts.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments: An Act to provide for a comprehensive process for elections to the office of President and to the National Assembly.
Source: http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: A citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered as a voter and vote in an election by secret ballot.
Source: Constitution: art. 46 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments: Whenever the Commission, the Director of E lections, an election officer or any person is required under this Act to decide an objection, dispute, complaint or an appeal, the Commission or that person may attempt to resolve the issue, that is the subject of the objection, dispute, complaint or appeal, through conciliation or mediation. The Commission shall, for purposes of resolving electoral disputes, constitute such number of conflict management committees as the Commission may determine.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 110 & 111. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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