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Civil Society Organizations have called for the enactment of the Public Gatherings Bill as the current law impedes on fundamental human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says the Public Order Act has been a source of conflict as it stops people from enjoying their rights to assembly and association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe notes that the existing law creates an imbalance between duty bearers and rights holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Cheembe said this in Chilanga District of Lusaka Province during an engagement on the amendment of the Public Order Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Rhodah Mvula<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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