e)
Take measures to promote the practice, enjoyment and
development of a person’s culture, tradition, custom and
language insofar as these are not inconsistent with the
Constitution;
f)
Promote sustenance, development and public awareness of
the need to manage the land, air and water resources in a
balanced and suitable manner for the present and future
generations; and
g)
Recognize the right of every person to fair labour practices
and safe and healthy workers conditions.
36.
The Commission may wish to note that the Directive Principles of State
Policy may be observed when State resources are able to sustain their
application or in instances where Cabinet determines that the general
welfare of the public unavoidably demands their application. It should be
noted that the Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable and
cannot by themselves be legally enforced.
37.
Part III of the Zambian Constitution contains the Bill of Rights, which
makes provision for the fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by
every person in Zambia. These rights and freedoms are entrenched in the
Constitution and are as follows:
•
Article 12 provides for protection of the right of life;
•
Article 13 provides for protection of the right to personal liberty;
•
Article 14 provides for protection from slavery and forced labour;
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