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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991

Principles relating to Defence Force and national security services

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Provision
190
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Principles relating to Defence Force and national security services (1) The Defence Force and national security services shall— (a) be nationalistic, patriotic, professional, disciplined and competent; (b) be non-partisan; (c) not further the interests or cause of a particular organisation; and (d) not act against a political interest or cause permitted in this Constitution or as prescribed. (2) Clause (1) shall not prevent a member of the Defence Force and national security services from registering as a voter or voting in an election or a referendum. [Article 190 added by section 8 of Act 2 of 2016]

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

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