Interpretation and savings

Interpretation and savings (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires— "contravention", in relation to any requirement, includes a failure to comply with that requirement and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly; "court" means any court of law having jurisdiction in Zambia, other than a court established by a disciplinary law; and in Articles 12 and 14 includes a court established by a disciplinary law; "disciplinary law" means a law regulating the disciplined force; "disciplined force" means— (a) a naval, military or air force; (b) the Zambia Police Force; or (c) any other force established by or under an Act of Parliament; "legal representative" means a person entitled to practice in Zambia as an advocate; and "member", in relation to a disciplined force, includes any person who, under the law regulating the discipline of that force is subject to that discipline. (2) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force raised under the law of Zambia, nothing contained in or done under the authority of the disciplinary law of that force shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of any of the provisions of this Part other than Articles 12, 14 and 15. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 23 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia (3) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force raised otherwise than as aforesaid and lawfully present in Zambia, nothing contained in or done under the authority of the disciplinary law of that force shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of any of the provisions of this Part. Part IV – Citizenship