This is the right of all people to say what they like, even if it is a statement that is critical of the government or an idea that is very unpopular. Freedom of speech ensures that important issues can be freely discussed and debated by all Zambians. This means that all people are free to think and believe what ever they wish, as long as this does not interfere with the rights of anyone else. The government cannot forbid any religion. All people are free to worship as they like.
People are free to gather for meetings, as long as they are peaceful and carry no weapons.
This is the freedom to join together with other people for any lawful purpose. It protects the right to form groups such as trade unions and political parties. No one has the authority to take away a person s fundamental rights and freedom - not a chief or any government official, not even Parliament or the President. People who think that someone has interfered with their rights can go to court for help, and the court can make an order that will protect them. If there is a law that is in conflict with the constitution, the court can decide that the law is no longer in force.