An Analysis of the Role, Performance of, and the Challenges Faced by, the Subordinate Cours in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Zambia

Nyeleti, Lawrence (2007) An Analysis of the Role, Performance of, and the Challenges Faced by, the Subordinate Cours in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Zambia. Masters thesis, University of Zambia.

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Abstract

The presentation of this Obligatory Essay shall revolve around a very important institution in the Zambian legal system: the Subordinate Court (also referred to as the Magistrate Courts) Because the 21 st Century has seen an increase in the need for the promotion of human rights, our Zambian Law and Order sector need to effectively regulate the conduct of the people, private and public institutions in society. But looking at Subordinate Court as an institution in the judiciary, its age, administration and above all, its practice with particular reference to the standards and quality of court judgment in criminal law cases, I was moved to carry out a research and subsequently write this essay entitled, An Analysis of the Role of , the Performance of and the Challenges faced by the Subordinate Courts III the Administration of Criminal Justice in Zambia. It begins by looking at the historical development of the Subordinate Court in Zambia and its current structure. The second Chapter restates the role of the Subordinate Courts in the Zambia's legal system as regards the administration of criminal justice at pre trial, during trial as well as after the verdict has been given. Chapter Three discusses the general performance of the Subordinate Courts in the handling of criminallaw cases. Chapter four discusses the Challenges, also referred to as impediments, faced by the subordinate Courts in the administration of criminal justice in the country. In the final Chapter, general conclusions are drawn from all the Chapters in this Essay. Finally, recommendations are given to improve the administration of this important court.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Geoffrey Obatsa
Date Deposited:	01 Feb 2019 09:19
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2019 09:19
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/8981

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