(a) (b) 133. for the defence of any person from violence or for the defence of property; in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; (c) for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection, mutiny or if he dies as a result of a lawful act of war; or (d) in order to prevent the commission by that person of a criminal offence.” However, Zambia still maintains the death penalty as provided in Article 12 (1) of the Constitution and is not a State party to the Second Optional Protocol of the Covenant. A discussion of the death penalty will be taken in the succeeding paragraphs. The right to life in Zambia is protected from the moment of conception, according to Article 12 (2) of the Constitution. Penal Code 134. The Penal Code Chapter 87 protects the right to life through the following prohibitions: (a) Section 151: prohibits inducing miscarriages in women; (b) Section 152: prohibits a woman from inducing her own miscarriage; and (c) Section 203: prohibits the practice of infanticide. National Food and Nutrition Commission Act 135. The National Food and Nutrition Commission established under the National Food and Nutrition Commission Act, Chapter 308 was set up to ensure the enjoyment of the right to life. The objectives of the Commission are set out in the Schedule of the Act as follows - 69