Zambian constitutional referendum, 2016: Difference between revisions
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The referendum seeks to amend and enhance the Bill of rights; and, repeal and replace Article 79. Under | The referendum seeks to amend and enhance the Bill of rights; and, repeal and replace Article 79. Under | ||
the Bill of rights changes is the amendment of the | the Bill of rights changes is the amendment of the | ||
"Civil and Political Rights", plus the addition of: "Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Right" section; and "Further and Special Rights" section. The gazetted referendum question is <ref>[https://www.elections.org.zm/referendum_question.php Referendum Question: The Bill of Rights :: Electoral Commission of Zambia | "Civil and Political Rights", plus the addition of: "Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Right" section; and "Further and Special Rights" section. The gazetted referendum question is <ref>[https://www.elections.org.zm/referendum_question.php Referendum Question: The Bill of Rights :: Electoral Commission of Zambia Electora] Commission of Zambia. access date 2016-06-15</ref> : | ||
''Do you agree to the amendment to the Constitution to enhance the Bill of rights contained in Part III of the Constitution of Zambia and to repeal and replace Article 79 of the Constitution of Zambia?'' | ''Do you agree to the amendment to the Constitution to enhance the Bill of rights contained in Part III of the Constitution of Zambia and to repeal and replace Article 79 of the Constitution of Zambia?'' | ||