All trials must take place within a reasonable time. This rule prevents people from being charged with a crime then held in prison for a long time before they have a chance to defend themselves. All people have a right to privacy in their own homes. The government cannot open their letters or listen to their telephone conversations. However, there can be exception to this rule for reasons of national security or safety, or for the protection of the community.
All children have the right to a name and a nationality.
They also have the right to know and be cared for by their parents, although the best interests of the child will be the most important factor in any laws that are passed on the role of parents. Children are protected against economic exploitation. Children under the age of 16 cannot do work that is dangerous to their health or well being, or work that interferes with their education. No farmer or other employees can force children to do work simply because their parents are employees. All people have the rights to own land other kinds of property in any part of Zambia.