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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991

Chief Justice

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Provision
136
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Chief Justice (1) There shall be a Chief Justice who is the head of the Judiciary. (2) The Chief Justice shall— (a) be responsible for the administration of the Judiciary; (b) ensure that a judge and judicial officer perform the judicial function with dignity, propriety and integrity; (c) establish procedures to ensure that a judge and judicial officer independently exercise judicial authority in accordance with the law; (d) ensure that a judge and judicial officer perform the judicial function without fear, favour or bias; and By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 60 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia (e) make rules and give directions necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the Judiciary.

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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 · media.zambialii.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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