Promotions 398. There is no specific legislation in Zambia that deals with equal opportunities for promotion between men and women. However, in practice promotions are exercised independently by institutions based on their internal policies. These usually take into consideration qualifications, relevant skills, experience and vacancies available. B. JUDICIAL MEASURES 399. There are no judicial measures to report on. C. ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES 400. The Factories Inspectorate under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security conducts routine inspections of factories to ensure strict adherence to the Factories Act by end users. D. FACTORS AND DIFFICULTIES 401. The State party does not have adequate human and financial resources for the Factories Inspectorate to ensure the full compliance of measures that have been put in place. The Right to Form and Belong to Free and Independent Trade Unions 402. The Commission is referred to Chapter 10 of this Report, whereat the right to free association and the right to form and belong to a trade union of one’s choice was comprehensively discussed. 154

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