Zambia recommits to rule of law at UN, seeks human rights council seat

“The rule of law at the national and international levels serves as the foundational bedrock of collective multilateral architecture, indispensable for the preservation of international peace and security, and the realisation of sustainable development,” Bwalya said.

She said Zambia had undertaken significant structural reforms under the Eighth National Development Plan, particularly Development Outcome Two, which targets improvements in the rule of law, human rights and constitutionalism.

The reforms included the recent appointment of judges to the Superior Courts, construction of nine new courts, modifications to court infrastructure to improve accessibility and the use of specialised judicial bodies.

“Zambia, under the Eighth National Development Plan specifically Development Outcome two targeting improved rule of law, human rights, and constitutionalism, has undertaken significant structural overhauls, including the recent appointment of judges of the Superior courts and the construction of nine new courts,” Bwalya said.

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