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The Analysis of Child related legislation in Zambia aims at identifying the gaps existing in the Zambian legislation dealing with the protection of children's rights in view of the contemporary legal provisions enumerated in international instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of the...

Where there is law, there is crime; but there is no perfect crime. The existence of obligations of citizens in society and sanctions for the disobedience embodied in statutes are meaningless if the Courts cannot sufficiently uphold and ensure conformity to them. As an organ of the state, the...

Several scholars have agreed that a forceful patent system providing for adequate patent protection is an indispensable incentive to creative and inventive work. Such a system becomes crucial to establishing and maintaining an attractive commercial environment. An adequate patent system,...

It is of great importance to ensure that the courts of law, in their dispensation of justice, are respected and their dignity and integrity maintained. Thus, there is need for the existence of laws put in place for this particular purpose. This law regulates what has come to be known as matters...

In 1991, the international community regarded Zambia as a champion of democracy after her peaceful transition from a one-party to a multi-party state. Sadly, the government's zeal for democracy is slowly being eroded by greed, corruption and intolerance, and the development of the nation...

Defilement is highly prevalent in Zambia as evidenced by widespread reports on the vice in recent years. In view of this fact, the law on defilement seeks to protect the plight of young children in society to ensure they grow into responsible citizens and contribute meaningfully to national...

The study's main objective was to carry out an appraisal of the communication modes and messages used by the Forest Department in curbing deforestation in National Forest Reserves. Kalulu Forest, in Kabwe, Central Province was chosen for the case study. Kalulu Forest was made a National Reserve...

Introduction: This dissertation explored the level of child rights awareness among children in selected basic schools in Lusaka District. The study was occasioned by the data which showed a considerable low level of child rights awareness among pupils despite progress made by Zambia in signing...