Southern Africa: Misa Zambia Statement - High Court Rules Seditious Intent Unconstitutional

press release

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia is happy that the High Court of Zambia has found section 67 of the Penal Code to be unconstitutional as it contravenes Article 20(3) of the Zambian Constitution.

The High Court of Zambia has found that Section 67 does not pass the test of being reasonably justified in a democratic society.

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