According to the Law Association of Zambia, the National Assembly ignored significant constitutional and human rights concerns raised over the proposed Public Gathering Bill. Unfortunately, these concerns were not adequately addressed. The proposed law has triggered outrage from civil society activists, lawyers, and governance stakeholders who fear the bill could weaken citizens’ freedom to assemble and protest. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times (ZBT), human rights activist Brebner Changala described the bill as “deceptive” and accused government of pushing laws without proper consultation. “For years, Zambians have been crying for the reformation of the Public Order Act, but...
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