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What are the four levels of courts in Zambia?

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What are the four levels of courts in Zambia?

Contents

  • Supreme Court.
  • High Courts.
  • Industrial Relations Courts.
  • Subordinate Courts.
  • Small Claims Courts.
  • Local Courts.
  • Chief Justice.
  • References.

How many types of courts do we have in Zambia?

The Zambian judicial system comprises approximately 460 courts, arrayed, basically, in a hierarchy with four primary levels. At the base, stand 415 local courts, presided over by 8 senior presiding justices, and 407 presiding justices, assisted by 428 ordinary justices.

What is the court system in Zambia?

Judicial System of Zambia The Supreme Court is the constitutional court and the final court of appeal. The subordinate courts are magistrates’ courts and have limited jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. The local courts are only concerned with cases of customary law and very minor criminal matters.

Who presides over the local court in Zambia?

A Grade B Local Court is presided over by a Presiding Local Court Magistrate and one other Local Court Magistrate.

What is the third highest court in Zambia?

COURT STRUCTURE

  • The Supreme Court of Zambia;
  • The Constitutional Court of Zambia;
  • The Court of Appeal;
  • The High Court of Zambia;

Which is the highest court in Zambia?

The Supreme Court of Zambia
The Supreme Court of Zambia is the final Court of appeal and it has such jurisdiction and powers as conferred on it by the Constitution and any other law. The present Supreme Court building was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth on the 11th July, 1957.

Is Magistrates Court the same as local court?

Local and Magistrates’ Courts Local Court and Magistrates’ Courts hear less serious matters and are heard by a Magistrate. The role of the Local or Magistrates Court in criminal matters varies in each State and Territory. For example, in NSW, 90 per cent of criminal matters will be dealt with by the Local Court.

Who is the head of Supreme Court in Zambia?

Mumba Malila, SC – Chief Justice. PROFILE Hon. Justice Dr Mumba Malila, SC is the Chief Justice of the Republic of Zambia.

Who presides the local court?

magistrate
The Local Court (also known as the Magistrates Court) is presided over by a magistrate who hears all summary offences.

What is the second highest court in Zambia?

Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is established under Article 130 of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016 (“The Constitution”). It is now the second highest Superior Court of Record after the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court of Zambia.

What is Resident Magistrate court?

Magistrates courts are primary courts, district courts or courts of a resident magistrate. The Act defines jurisdiction proceedings relating to land and in case of customary law. A primary court, in proceedings of a civil nature, may order the recovery of possession of land.

Who heads the Zambian Supreme Court?

Mumba Malila, SC – Chief Justice. PROFILE Hon. Justice Dr Mumba Malila, SC is the Chief Justice of the Republic of Zambia. He was appointed Chief Justice…

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