Any person with a father or mother who was born in Zambia. Any person who has lived in Zambia for a continuous period of 10 years and applies for citizen-ship. Fundamental human rights and freedoms are the rights that are the most important in a democratic society. The rights which are listed in the constitution must be respected by all government bodies and officials, and all people in Zambia. The courts have a duty to help enforce these rights.
All people have the right to life.
The Constitution allows the courts in certain serious crimes to pass a death sentence. This is not considered a violation of the right to life. Liberty is the right to be free. This helps to make sure that arrests are not misused for political reasons. The dignity of every human being must be respected.